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White House Backs Impeachment Efforts Against “Rogue” Federal Judges
The White House has expressed full support for congressional efforts to impeach federal judges deemed to be issuing partisan rulings that obstruct the administration’s agenda, according to sources familiar with the matter.
A White House official confirmed to Fox News Digital that the administration is closely monitoring the Senate Judiciary Committee’s impeachment inquiry involving two federal judges: James Boasberg of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and Deborah Boardman of the U.S. District Court in Maryland.
“Left-wing, activist judges have gone totally rogue,” the official stated. “They’re undermining the rule of law in service of their own radical agenda. It needs to stop. And the White House fully embraces impeachment efforts.”
The official emphasized that President Donald Trump must be able to “lawfully implement the agenda the American people elected him on,” arguing that judges who consistently issue partisan rulings have compromised their impartiality and abused their authority.
Under the Constitution, federal judges can be impeached when the House approves articles alleging misconduct or abuse of office. Removal requires a two-thirds vote for conviction in the Senate.
Judge Boasberg has become a primary target for Republicans following several controversial rulings related to Trump-era immigration policies, particularly cases involving the transfer of migrants to countries like El Salvador rather than detaining them in the United States.
His profile rose further among Republicans after reports emerged that he had approved warrants in former special counsel Jack Smith’s “Arctic Frost” probe, enabling investigators to seize phone records connected to some Republican lawmakers. Boasberg first faced articles of impeachment in March 2025 over preventing the administration from deporting certain migrants under the Alien Enemies Act, and again in November regarding the Arctic Frost investigation.
The White House has characterized Boasberg’s decisions as “plainly illegal,” specifically referencing the warrants and subpoenas he authorized during the Arctic Frost investigation.
Meanwhile, Judge Boardman faces impeachment calls over her sentencing decision in a high-profile case involving a man convicted of charges related to an attempted assassination of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Boardman sentenced the defendant to eight years in prison, significantly less than the 30 years prosecutors had recommended.
Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has been among the most vocal lawmakers advocating for the impeachment of both judges, stating during a Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing in January that they “meet the constitutional standard for impeachment” and describing them as “rogue judges.”
The White House position is that federal judges who establish a pattern of issuing unlawful rulings to advance political objectives compromise their judicial impartiality, constituting an abuse of authority that warrants impeachment.
Both judges have refrained from public comment regarding the impeachment discussions and declined an invitation to testify before the Senate on January 7.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has also recently thrown his support behind impeaching judges he considers to be overstepping their authority. “I think some of these judges have gotten so far outside the bounds of where they’re supposed to operate,” Johnson said at a weekly press conference. “It would not be, in my view, a bad thing for Congress to lay down the law.”
Johnson’s current stance represents a shift from his position in May 2025, when he expressed more caution about the practicality of judicial impeachments, noting their rarity in American history and the high burden of proof required.
Democrats have pushed back against these impeachment efforts. Senate Judiciary Committee member Sheldon Whitehouse responded to Cruz’s comments in a letter to Johnson, expressing concern about the safety implications for judges facing impeachment threats.
“The pattern is clear: judges rule against the Administration; the President or his allies attack and spread misinformation; judges and their families receive threats,” Whitehouse wrote, warning that “baseless calls for impeachment in this threat environment only add to the dangers facing these judges and their loved ones.”
The brewing conflict highlights escalating tensions between the judicial branch and the executive branch, raising fundamental questions about judicial independence and the separation of powers in American government.
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10 Comments
This seems like a concerning escalation in the ongoing tensions between the executive and judicial branches. I hope both sides can find a constructive way to resolve these disputes within the bounds of the Constitution.
Agreed, it’s important that the checks and balances between the branches are maintained. Impeachment should not be used lightly, but if judges are truly compromising their impartiality, the White House may have a valid case.
This is a concerning development that could have far-reaching implications for the separation of powers and the rule of law. I hope both sides can find a way to address these issues without resorting to such drastic measures.
I agree, this is a delicate situation that requires nuance and restraint from all parties involved. Judicial independence is crucial, but so is the ability of the executive branch to implement its agenda. Finding the right balance will be challenging.
While I can understand the White House’s frustration with what they perceive as partisan rulings, I’m deeply concerned about the potential consequences of pursuing impeachment against federal judges. This could set a dangerous precedent and undermine the integrity of the judicial system.
You raise a valid point. Impeachment should be used sparingly and only in the most egregious cases of misconduct. The White House should exhaust other avenues for resolving these disputes before resorting to such a drastic measure.
Interesting development. While judicial independence is critical, judges should remain impartial and avoid partisan rulings that obstruct the administration’s agenda. This is a complex issue with valid arguments on both sides.
I agree, it’s a delicate balance to strike. Impeachment should be a last resort, but if judges are consistently abusing their authority, the White House may have a point.
The White House’s stance on this issue raises some red flags for me. Judicial independence is a cornerstone of democracy, and I’m worried this could set a dangerous precedent of political retaliation against judges.
I can understand the concern, but if judges are consistently issuing partisan rulings that undermine the administration’s agenda, then the White House may have a point. It’s a complex issue that requires careful consideration.