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Trump Wants JAGs as Immigration Judges. That’s a Disaster. (w/ Margaret Donovan) | Command Post

2026-02-12 News & Politics
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When the White House starts moving military lawyers into immigration courts, you want people who’ve actually been there to explain what that means. Ben Parker, Retired General Mark Hertling and former JAG officer, combat advisor, and federal prosecutor Margaret Donovan break down what happens when you pull legal advisers out of war rooms and drop them into political fights, and why that could have real consequences for military readiness and the rule of law. JAGs Shouldn’t Be Civilian Prosecutors https://www.thebulwark.com/p/jags-shouldnt-be-civilian-prosecutors Become a Bulwark Youtube Plus Member here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Hp1KbGw4e02N7FpPXDgQ/join

Top Comments (10)

@GrammyGaga8 2026-02-12

Fantastic, learned guest! She explained the problems with using JAGS in immigration court and how the lack of lawyers affects our troops on the line! Thank you!!

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@Upsideround 2026-02-12

Love the Command Post! Hertling is the guy we need right now

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@cariforbes830 2026-02-12

This is a great way to explain the military to civilians. Thanks for putting this together.

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@blaiseutube 2026-02-12

Hertling is such a sterling example of the excellence we used to have in the military.

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@charlesmartin1121 2026-02-12

Is that so there will be no JAGs available to prosecute war crimes?

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@DOPES4MAGA 2026-02-12

Very informative!! Thanks Mark, Ben, and Margaret. Big thanks to Mark, and Margaret for your service to our country. Two amazing people for young people to look up to.

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@chriswillis515 2026-02-12

Gen. Hurtling is absolutely a magnificent addition to the Bulwark family

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@TheOldHippiebilly 2026-02-12

So the party of "law & order" supports crime & disorder. It seems that the Grand Old Party has Gone Overwhelmingly Psychotic

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@meredithwood4302 2026-02-12

Thanks, Team! Very happy to have General Mark on staff to explain all things military

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@clare7581 2026-02-12

Good choice of guests. Her specific experiences help her to have a very timely perspective. Would love to hear more from her as this unfolds, but she would an interesting guest on a lot of subjects due to her skillset.

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