| Overview | Tania Nemer has built an impressive legal career, beginning her journey in 2006 as a student attorney. Over the years, she has specialized in immigration law, criminal defense, and civil matters. She worked notably at Catholic Charities before her appointment as a magistrate. |
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| Key Positions | - Magistrate of the Akron Municipal Court (2019)
- Senior immigration attorney at Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland
- Community outreach prosecutor at Summit County Prosecutor’s Office
- Immigration judge at Cleveland Immigration Court in August 2023
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| Achievements | - Received the 'Nettie Cronise Lutes Award' from the Ohio State Bar Association in 2020 for her contributions to the legal profession
- Was appointed as a magistrate at Summit County Probate Court in February 2023
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| Controversy | In February 2025, she was unexpectedly fired during a hearing by the Donald Trump administration, despite positive performance reviews, leading her to file a civil rights lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice. |
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