Detroit Immigration Court
P.V. McNamara Federal Building, 477 Michigan Avenue, Suite 440, Detroit, MI 48226. 7 judges with a published asylum record; the court denied 67.3% of asylum cases against 62.9% nationally.
Handles cases from
Jurisdiction map →- DETROIT, MI - DHS DISTRICT OFFICE (including any sub-offices)
- Michigan Department of Corrections
Hearing locations
- Michigan Dept. of Corr. Prison of State of Michigan, Jackson, MI
- Televideo Sites:
- Michigan Department of Corrections
- Monroe Co. Sheriff's Dept., Monroe, MI
- Calhoun Co. Sheriff's Department, Battle Creek, MI
- Chippewa County Jail, Sault Ste. Marie, MI
- St. Clair County Jail, Port Huron, MI
Judges
| Judge | Appointed | Decisions | Denial rate | Leaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David C. Koelsch | August 2018 | 267 | 82.4% | Strict |
| Mark J. Jebson | January 2016 | 734 | 81.9% | Strict |
| Benjamin Davey | August 2023 | 367 | 74.9% | Strict |
| Katherine L. Hansen | August 2017 | 225 | 61.3% | Average |
| Ian Robert Simons | September 2016 | 975 | 58.8% | Average |
| David H. Paruch | December 2010 | 512 | 53.1% | Lenient |
| Jennifer M. Gorland | January 2016 | 511 | 49.5% | Lenient |