Judicial Independence at Stake
demanded the impeachment of U.S. District Judge , who blocked deportation flights under wartime authorities, escalating tensions between the executive and judiciary branches.
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts rejected the idea of impeaching judges for disagreement with their decisions, emphasizing the importance of the appellate review process.
Calls for Judicial Impeachment Rise
Trump's criticism of judges, including calls for impeachment, has increased as courts push back against his administration's agenda, with at least two Congress members planning to introduce articles of impeachment against Boasberg.
The Constitution allows the House of Representatives to impeach a judge with a simple majority, but removal requires a two-thirds majority vote from the Senate.