Judge Faces Impeachment After Blocking Trump’s Gang Deportation Efforts

Rep. Brandon Gill has filed Articles of Impeachment against Judge James E. Boasberg, accusing him of overreach after halting deportations under the Alien Enemies Act.

President Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act on March 15, 2025, to deport members of Tren de Aragua and MS-13, designated as terrorist organizations.
Judge James E. Boasberg issued a temporary restraining order on March 16, halting further deportations after nearly 300 gang members had already been sent to El Salvador.
Rep. Brandon Gill filed Articles of Impeachment against Judge Boasberg on March 18, claiming his decision was unconstitutional and interfered with the president’s Article II powers.
The Department of Justice has filed a motion to stay the restraining order, arguing that federal courts lack jurisdiction over the president’s use of the Alien Enemies Act.
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele confirmed the arrival of deported gang members, who are now detained in a high-security prison as part of international crime control efforts.