Quick Info
| Profession | Attorney |
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| Nationality | American, Lebanese |
| Date of Birth | 12/06/1979 |
| Age | 46 years |
| Birthplace | Akron, Ohio, USA |
Latest News about Tania Nemer
15/12/2025
Tania Nemer, a former immigration judge fired in February 2025 by the Trump administration despite receiving the highest performance ratings, filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. federal court. She alleges discrimination based on her sex, ethnicity, national origin, and Democratic Party affiliation, claiming the abrupt dismissal violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the First Amendment. After her initial EEOC complaint was dismissed without investigation in September 2025, she is represented pro bono by the Washington Litigation Group.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Tania Teresia Nemer |
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| Known For | Former U.S. immigration judge fired by Donald Trump's administration in February 2025; civil rights lawsuit against the Department of Justice alleging gender and ethnic discrimination |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" (168 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Light Ash Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Copley Fairlawn School District, Ohio |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Religion | Christianity |
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Family
| Father | Manuel Nemer (Businessman) |
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| Mother | Colette F. Nemer |
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Career
| Overview | Tania Nemer has built a legal career specializing in immigration law and criminal defense, with a focus on serving vulnerable populations. She has worked for Catholic Charities, the International Institute of Akron, and in both public prosecution and private practice. She served as a magistrate and community outreach prosecutor before her appointment as a federal immigration judge. |
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| Controversy | In February 2025, she was fired during her probationary period as an immigration judge by the Trump administration without explanation, despite receiving the highest performance ratings. She filed a civil rights lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice alleging discrimination based on sex, ethnicity, national origin, and Democratic Party political affiliation, claiming violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the First Amendment. |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/tnemer/ | |
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| https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanianemer/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Tania grew up in a family that immigrated from Lebanon to the United States. | |
| 2. She began her legal career focusing on helping vulnerable populations, including representing mentally incompetent individuals. | |
| 3. Nemer was the only judge of Lebanese origin appointed in the 2023 class of immigration judges. | |
| 4. Tania is a Lebanese American with dual citizenship, born to immigrant parents who came to the United States. | |
| 5. She began her legal career representing mentally incompetent individuals and vulnerable populations. | |
| 6. She was the first immigration judge fired under the second Trump administration in 2025. | |
| 7. She previously ran for office as a Democratic Party candidate. | |
| 8. She was one of approximately 100 immigration judges fired or reassigned since Trump took office in 2025. |