This resolution proposes the impeachment of John Glover Roberts, Jr. , Chief Justice of the United States, for alleged high crimes and misdemeanors. It presents six distinct articles of impeachment, contending that his actions have violated his constitutional oath of office and undermined the integrity of the judiciary. Article I, titled "Failure of Stewardship: Politicization of the Court," accuses the Chief Justice of allowing the Court to become a political instrument, particularly through the selective application of the Purcell principle and intervention in electoral processes, such as mid-decade redistricting. Article II, "Violation of Oaths: Entrenchment of Minority Rule," alleges that he has undermined core constitutional structures by empowering state legislatures to draw districts that favor specific viewpoints, citing decisions like Rucho v. Common Cause and Louisiana v. Callais . Article III, "Violation of Oath: Empowering the Rich Over the Poor," claims a bias toward wealth, citing decisions that dismantled campaign finance laws, including Citizens United v. FEC . Article IV, "Violation of Oath: Unaccountable Executive Branch," asserts that the Chief Justice violated his oath by ruling that a former President has absolute immunity from criminal prosecution in Trump v. United States . Article V, "Violation of Oath: Arbitrary Decisions," criticizes the expanded use of the Supreme Court's emergency docket, which often lacks meaningful analysis or explanation, leading to arbitrary rulings. Finally, Article VI, "Violation of Oath and Laws of the United States: Failure to Recuse," alleges that the Chief Justice failed to recuse himself in cases where his spouse's legal recruitment work created potential conflicts of interest, violating judicial standards and federal law. The resolution concludes that these actions demonstrate a breach of trust, warranting his impeachment, removal, and disqualification from holding any future office.
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Impeaching John Glover Roberts, Jr., Chief Justice of the United States for high crimes and misdemeanors.
USA119th CongressHRES-1309| House
| Updated: 5/21/2026
This resolution proposes the impeachment of John Glover Roberts, Jr. , Chief Justice of the United States, for alleged high crimes and misdemeanors. It presents six distinct articles of impeachment, contending that his actions have violated his constitutional oath of office and undermined the integrity of the judiciary. Article I, titled "Failure of Stewardship: Politicization of the Court," accuses the Chief Justice of allowing the Court to become a political instrument, particularly through the selective application of the Purcell principle and intervention in electoral processes, such as mid-decade redistricting. Article II, "Violation of Oaths: Entrenchment of Minority Rule," alleges that he has undermined core constitutional structures by empowering state legislatures to draw districts that favor specific viewpoints, citing decisions like Rucho v. Common Cause and Louisiana v. Callais . Article III, "Violation of Oath: Empowering the Rich Over the Poor," claims a bias toward wealth, citing decisions that dismantled campaign finance laws, including Citizens United v. FEC . Article IV, "Violation of Oath: Unaccountable Executive Branch," asserts that the Chief Justice violated his oath by ruling that a former President has absolute immunity from criminal prosecution in Trump v. United States . Article V, "Violation of Oath: Arbitrary Decisions," criticizes the expanded use of the Supreme Court's emergency docket, which often lacks meaningful analysis or explanation, leading to arbitrary rulings. Finally, Article VI, "Violation of Oath and Laws of the United States: Failure to Recuse," alleges that the Chief Justice failed to recuse himself in cases where his spouse's legal recruitment work created potential conflicts of interest, violating judicial standards and federal law. The resolution concludes that these actions demonstrate a breach of trust, warranting his impeachment, removal, and disqualification from holding any future office.