This resolution proposes the impeachment of Eleanor Louise Ross, a Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, for alleged high crimes and misdemeanors. The first article details an extramarital affair with a law enforcement officer, Kelley Collier, spanning two years, during which they engaged in sexual activity in Judge Ross's chambers during business hours. This undisclosed relationship created potential conflicts of interest in cases involving Mr. Collier or his department, adversely affected court staff, and violated multiple provisions of the Code of Conduct for United States Judges , including canons on avoiding impropriety and maintaining public confidence. The second article accuses Judge Ross of judicial misconduct for attending a partisan political event hosted by a District Attorney's campaign, explicitly prohibited by Canon 5 of the Code of Conduct. The third article alleges that Judge Ross obstructed an official proceeding by making numerous material false statements to the Chief Circuit Judge and Chief District Judge during an investigation into her conduct. She initially denied allegations of sexual activity in her office and only recanted after corroborating evidence was gathered, a failure to cooperate that is considered cognizable misconduct and potentially a felony under 18 U.S.C. 1001. Consequently, the resolution asserts that Judge Ross is guilty of high crimes and misdemeanors and should be removed from office.
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Impeaching Eleanor Louise Ross, Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
USA119th CongressHRES-1351| House
| Updated: 6/9/2026
This resolution proposes the impeachment of Eleanor Louise Ross, a Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, for alleged high crimes and misdemeanors. The first article details an extramarital affair with a law enforcement officer, Kelley Collier, spanning two years, during which they engaged in sexual activity in Judge Ross's chambers during business hours. This undisclosed relationship created potential conflicts of interest in cases involving Mr. Collier or his department, adversely affected court staff, and violated multiple provisions of the Code of Conduct for United States Judges , including canons on avoiding impropriety and maintaining public confidence. The second article accuses Judge Ross of judicial misconduct for attending a partisan political event hosted by a District Attorney's campaign, explicitly prohibited by Canon 5 of the Code of Conduct. The third article alleges that Judge Ross obstructed an official proceeding by making numerous material false statements to the Chief Circuit Judge and Chief District Judge during an investigation into her conduct. She initially denied allegations of sexual activity in her office and only recanted after corroborating evidence was gathered, a failure to cooperate that is considered cognizable misconduct and potentially a felony under 18 U.S.C. 1001. Consequently, the resolution asserts that Judge Ross is guilty of high crimes and misdemeanors and should be removed from office.