A few numbers worth knowing if you have a hearing in front of Judge Lampley-Fortson, Christa J. (IJ code CLF, Atlanta Detained, GA):
Overall track record
8 years on the bench (since 2019), 2,742 cases total, lifetime grant rate 0.2%
Last 3 years (2023–2026): 2,524 cases, grant rate 0.3% — roughly in line with the Atlanta Detained court average (0.9%)
Nationality breakdown (2023–2026 cumulative)
Nationality / Cases / Grant rate Mexico 833 0.0% Guatemala 683 0.0% Honduras 343 0.0% Venezuela 209 0.0% Colombia 124 0.0% Nicaragua 91 0.0% Peru 47 0.0% Ecuador 39 0.0% El Salvador 37 0.0% Brazil 14 0.0% India 14 0.0%
Year-by-year
2023: 115 cases, 0.0% grant rate 2024: 50 cases, 0.0% grant rate 2025: 613 cases, 1.2% grant rate 2026: 1746 cases, 0.0% grant rate
If you've appeared before Judge Lampley-Fortson, I'd love to hear:
1. What's your nationality, and when was your most recent hearing?
2. How did your attorney prepare for this judge specifically?
Source: EOIR (U.S. Executive Office for Immigration Review) public statistics, July 2026 release, compiled by AsylumTracker. A judge's historical pattern does not predict the outcome of any individual case; this is shared to help set realistic expectations. Real-experience accounts from the community are welcome.