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Background
The Honorable Immigration Judge Michael Hussey earned a Bachelor of Arts in 2001 from the University of Cincinnati, a Juris Doctor in 2005 from the University of Dayton School of Law, and a Master of Laws in 2016 from George Washington University Law School. He was commissioned in the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps in 2005, serving in roles including defense counsel, staff judge advocate, and environmental counsel until his appointment to the bench. He is a member of the Ohio State Bar.
Caseload & process (since 2021)
136
Completions per year
272 total
96.3%
Detained at decision
share of cases
3.1 mo
Median time to decision
from case start
0.4%
Ordered removed in absentia
person absent
25.7%
Decisions appealed to BIA
appeal rate
—
Appeals remanded or reversed
only 4 appeals — too few
Bond decisions
Custody redetermination (bond) rulings since 2021.
"Granted" means the judge lowered the bond, ordered release on recognizance, or otherwise granted the request.
0%⚠
Bond requests granted
6 bond decisions Too few cases
—
Median bond when set
—
Released on own recognizance
This judge 0%
Court average 39.6% · median $6,500
National 41.9% · median $6,500
Grant rates by type of relief
Share granted among merits decisions for each application type, since 2021.
Asylum
11.5%⚠
26 decisions Too few cases
Withholding / CAT
5.2%
58 decisions Moderate
Cancellation — 42B (non-LPR)
31.2%⚠
32 decisions Too few cases
Cancellation — 42A (LPR)
0%⚠
2 decisions Too few cases
Adjustment of status (245)
60%⚠
5 decisions Too few cases
Voluntary departure
97.2%
109 decisions Moderate
11.5%⚠
of asylum claims granted on the merits
Based on 26 asylum decisions (grants + denials) since 2021. Fewer than 50 — treat this figure with caution.
This judge
11.5%
This court
19.8%
National average
31.8%
0%100% granted
Does a lawyer matter here?
Asylum grant rate by whether the person had legal representation.
With a lawyer⚠represented · 23 decisions since 2021
13%
Without a lawyer⚠unrepresented · 3 decisions since 2021
0%
Asylum grant rate over time
Each point is that calendar year's grant rate, back to 2015 where the judge was deciding cases — the longer career view. Dashed grey line = current national average (31.8%). Headline rates above use 2021 – today.
* 2026 is a partial year (data through 06/01/2026) and is incomplete.
Courts where this judge has decided cases
Hearing locations for cases this judge completed since 2021, by number of decisions.
Many judges hear cases from more than one court (detained facilities, video dockets, or reassignments).