Martin Luther King. Jr.. once said. "The hope of a secure and livable world lies with disciplined nonconformists who are dedicated to justice. peace and brotherhood." Judge Einhoms jurisprudence. discipline. and refusal to simply conform to previous interpretations of the law when justice had not been served. makes him one of the most eminent and influential jurists of our time. Judge Einhom was the first immigration judge to grant asylum to HIVpositive individuals and disabled children who faced sociallybased persecution and the denial of medical treatment in their native countries. He has issued major decisions granting asylum to persecuted individuals: religious minorities. women facing "honor killings." victims of female genital mutilation and of rape. racial and ethnic minorities. political dissidents. and gays and lesbians from many countries. Judge Einhorn has dedicated his entire career to maintaining the integrity of federal law and giving voice to those who deserve justice.
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