Chief Justice Roberts Condemns Push to Impeach Judges Over Rulings

Roberts warns against using impeachment as a political tool after House Republicans target judges for decisions unfavorable to the Trump administration.

Chief Justice John Roberts issued a rare statement emphasizing that impeachment is not a proper response to judicial decisions, citing historical precedent and the role of appellate review.
House Republicans have introduced articles of impeachment against federal judges, including Judge James Boasberg, who blocked Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants.
President Trump criticized Judge Boasberg on social media, calling for his impeachment and labeling him a 'troublemaker and agitator.'
Judicial Conference members, including Judge Jeffrey Sutton, have expressed concerns that lowering impeachment standards could harm all three branches of government.
The Republican-controlled House could pass impeachment articles, but conviction in the Senate would require a two-thirds majority, posing significant challenges.