Miami and Krome Immigration Courts: New Judges in 2026 and the Detention Centers Krome Covers
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Between March and July 2026, the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) announced eight new immigration judges for the Miami Immigration Court and two for the Krome (detained) immigration court, one of them a temporary immigration judge. As of September 28, 2026, EOIR's Administrative Control list, which says which court handles which detention facilities, still assigns seven facilities to Krome, including the site known as "Alligator Alcatraz."
This is general information, not legal advice. The sources are EOIR's judge announcements (for example, the March 11, 2026 announcement (opens in new tab) and the July 29, 2026 biographies (opens in new tab)) and the Immigration Court Administrative Control list (opens in new tab).
The new judges at the Miami Immigration Court
The Miami Immigration Court is at One River View Square, 333 South Miami Ave., Suite 700, Miami, FL 33130. EOIR's biographies name these new judges for the court, with the month each was appointed to begin hearing cases:
- C. Morgan Kim, began hearing cases in March 2026. Former assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of Florida (2001–2005).
- Michael J. Gross, began hearing cases in May 2026. Assistant chief counsel, ICE's Office of the Principal Legal Advisor, Miami and Pompano Beach (2019–2026).
- Joseph Martinez, began hearing cases in May 2026. Assistant state's attorney, Cook County, Chicago; judge advocate, U.S. Army Reserve.
- Ann Elizabeth Cruce-Haag, began hearing cases in June 2026. Assistant U.S. attorney, Northern District of Texas, Lubbock (2003–2026).
- Jennifer R. Falcone, began hearing cases in June 2026. Chief branch discipline counsel, The Florida Bar, Miami (2023–2026).
- Kyle V. Mitchell, appointed in June 2026. Previously a temporary immigration judge; judge advocate since 2003.
- Christian Michael Pressman, began hearing cases in June 2026. Immigration judge at the Imperial and Miami courts (2018–2025).
- William D. Dill, began hearing cases in July 2026. Assistant U.S. attorney, Northern District of Oklahoma (2025–2026).
Kyle V. Mitchell's June 2026 biography says he "was appointed as an immigration judge in June 2026" and had earlier been appointed a temporary immigration judge; EOIR's October 2025 announcement (opens in new tab) listed him then as a temporary immigration judge at the Dallas Immigration Court. Christian Michael Pressman is returning to the bench: his biography says he served as an immigration judge at the Imperial and Miami immigration courts from December 2018 to September 2025.
The new judges at the Krome (detained) court
EOIR calls this court "Miami Krome (Detained)." It sits inside the Krome North Service Processing Center, 18201 S.W. 12th Street, Building 1, Suite C, Miami, FL 33194, and hears cases of people held in immigration detention.
- Liviu Lungu, immigration judge, began hearing cases in March 2026. His biography says he was an assistant chief counsel with ICE's Office of the Principal Legal Advisor in Miami from 2017 to 2026, and an immigration attorney in private practice in Miami from 2010 to 2015.
- Stephen J. Faherty Jr., temporary immigration judge, began hearing cases in July 2026. His biography says he was associate counsel at the Naval Air Warfare Center, Training Systems Division, in Orlando from 2020 to May 2026.
Which detention facilities Krome covers
EOIR's Administrative Control list, updated September 28, 2026, assigns these facilities to the Krome court:
- Krome North Service Processing Center
- Broward Transitional Center (BTC)
- Glades County Prison (Glades County Corrections)
- Larkin Hospital (listed as a sub-facility)
- Miami Federal Detention Center
- Monroe County Jail (Monroe County Corrections)
- Alligator Alcatraz, Florida Detention Center, Ochopee, FL
On June 25, 2026, Florida's Governor issued a press release (opens in new tab) saying: "Detainees who are still awaiting deportation have been transferred to other federal facilities, and demobilization efforts are underway." EOIR's list still names the facility.
What this means if you have a case in Miami or at Krome
- Your judge may change. With new judges on the bench, cases can be reassigned. Your hearing notice controls. Check the date, time and courtroom in EOIR's online Automated Case Information portal (ACIS) (opens in new tab).
- After a transfer, check where your case is. A person moved from one detention facility to another may see the case stay at Krome or move to another court. Do not guess: check ACIS and read the hearing notice.
- Keep your address current. If you move, or are released from detention, file Form EOIR-33 within five days so notices reach you.
- Deadlines do not move. A new judge does not change a filing deadline or a hearing date unless the court says so. Bring your evidence and witnesses as planned.
Our guides on removal proceedings, immigration detention and bond hearings explain each step, and this article on bond hearings in detention covers release. For every court in the state, see our Florida immigration courts page.
Frequently asked questions
How many new judges did EOIR assign to Miami and Krome in 2026?
EOIR's March to July 2026 announcements name eight new immigration judges for the Miami Immigration Court and two for Krome: one immigration judge and one temporary immigration judge.
Does Krome still handle cases from Alligator Alcatraz?
EOIR's Administrative Control list, updated September 28, 2026, still lists "Alligator Alcatraz, Florida Detention Center, Ochopee, FL" under Krome. Check ACIS for where a specific case is.
How do I find my hearing date or my new judge?
Use EOIR's Automated Case Information portal (ACIS) with your A-number. Your written hearing notice is what controls.
Carlos Maury, a former U.S. Immigration Judge, leads Carlos Maury Law. To talk about your case, call (213) 769-0050. We speak Spanish.
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