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Sen. Chuck Grassley is seen during votes in the U.S. Capitol, Dec. 5, 2023. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)(WASHINGTON) Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley is accusing the Biden administration of improperly attempting to silence immigration judges who frequently highlight shortcomings in the immigration court system, calling a recent Justice Department decree a "blatant attempt" to "discourage and obstruct" federal workers from exercising legally protected speech.The Justice Department last month informed the National Association of Immigration Judges that they must seek supervisor approval before engaging in any public remarks or press interviews, according to a copy of the email obtained by ABC News.Sheila McNulty, the newly appointed chief immigration judge, acknowledged in her email that "the agency understands this is a point of contention" for the judges union, but ordered leaders to consult with the department before agreeing to part