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Impeaching James E. Boasberg, United States District Court Chief Judge for the District of Columbia, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

USA119th CongressHRES-229| House 
| Updated: 3/18/2025
Brandon Gill

Brandon Gill

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (24)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Warren Davidson (Republican)Elijah Crane (Republican)Mark Alford (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Tony Wied (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Abraham J. Hamadeh (Republican)Marlin A. Stutzman (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Mark Harris (Republican)Andrew S. Clyde (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)Eric Burlison (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution proposes the impeachment of James E. Boasberg , Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, for alleged high crimes and misdemeanors. The primary charge is abuse of power , asserting that Judge Boasberg knowingly and willfully used his judicial position to advance political gain. This conduct is said to have interfered with the President's constitutional prerogatives and enforcement of the rule of law. The resolution specifically accuses Judge Boasberg of usurping the Executive's role by substituting his judgment for that of the President, particularly concerning the Alien Enemies Act . It claims he prevented the President from removing aliens associated with the designated Tren de Aragua Foreign Terrorist Organization and required planes carrying such individuals to turn around midair. This conduct, the resolution argues, jeopardizes national safety, represents an abuse of judicial power, and compromises the impartiality of the judicial system, thereby creating a constitutional crisis.
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Mar 18, 2025
Submitted in House
Mar 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • March 18, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • March 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Impeaching James E. Boasberg, United States District Court Chief Judge for the District of Columbia, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

USA119th CongressHRES-229| House 
| Updated: 3/18/2025
This resolution proposes the impeachment of James E. Boasberg , Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, for alleged high crimes and misdemeanors. The primary charge is abuse of power , asserting that Judge Boasberg knowingly and willfully used his judicial position to advance political gain. This conduct is said to have interfered with the President's constitutional prerogatives and enforcement of the rule of law. The resolution specifically accuses Judge Boasberg of usurping the Executive's role by substituting his judgment for that of the President, particularly concerning the Alien Enemies Act . It claims he prevented the President from removing aliens associated with the designated Tren de Aragua Foreign Terrorist Organization and required planes carrying such individuals to turn around midair. This conduct, the resolution argues, jeopardizes national safety, represents an abuse of judicial power, and compromises the impartiality of the judicial system, thereby creating a constitutional crisis.
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Timeline
Mar 18, 2025
Submitted in House
Mar 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • March 18, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • March 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Brandon Gill

Brandon Gill

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (24)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Warren Davidson (Republican)Elijah Crane (Republican)Mark Alford (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Tony Wied (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Abraham J. Hamadeh (Republican)Marlin A. Stutzman (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Mark Harris (Republican)Andrew S. Clyde (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)Eric Burlison (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Law

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted