# Rory McGarry

Immigration Judge · [Chicago Immigration Court](/kyj/court/il/chicago-immigration-court)

Rory McGarry — Chicago Immigration Court

Last updated October 7, 2026

## Rory McGarry at a glance

Current role

Immigration Judge

Court

[Chicago Immigration Court](/kyj/court/il/chicago-immigration-court)

Jurisdiction

Illinois · Federal

Judicial service

Active

## Immigration proceeding outcomes

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## Biography

### Professional career

- Judge Advocate, Wisconsin Army National Guard (June 2019 – present)
- Newly appointed U.S. Immigration Judge for the Chicago, Illinois Immigration Court, sworn in September 2026

### Education

### Additional information

- His U.S. Marine Corps Reserve service provided additional military legal experience
- Before his judicial appointment, McGarry’s legal career combined prosecutorial work at the state level, legal counsel for a state agency, and service in the Wisconsin Army National Guard.
- McGarry is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin

## Sources

### DOJ EOIR current immigration judge directory

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### Current EOIR official staff directory

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[Public Records & Data Use](/public-records-data-use) · [Corrections policy](/corrections)

## Courtroom rules

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