Schumer Declares Constitutional Crisis Over Trump's Calls to Impeach Federal Judge

The Senate Minority Leader warns of threats to democracy, while Chief Justice Roberts defends judicial independence against Trump's rhetoric.

President Trump called for the impeachment of U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg after the judge blocked deportations of alleged Venezuelan gang members.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer labeled Trump's actions and rhetoric as a constitutional crisis, asserting that democracy is at risk.
Schumer emphasized that Senate Democrats would not support impeaching judges and criticized Trump for undermining judicial independence.
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts issued a rare public rebuke, stating impeachment is not an appropriate response to judicial disagreements.
Trump has continued to criticize nationwide injunctions and called for Supreme Court intervention to limit their use.