Bill > HRes157

This resolution seeks to impeach John Deacon Bates, a United States District Court Judge for the District of Columbia, for high crimes and misdemeanors. Specifically, the resolution focuses on a judicial ruling where Judge Bates ordered federal agencies (CDC, HHS, and FDA) to restore LGBTQI+ content on government websites after it was removed by an executive order. The resolution argues that Judge Bates' decision was inappropriate, characterizing the restored content as "socially divisive and destructive" and specifically criticizing the judge's stance on gender-affirming care, which the resolution describes as "surgical or chemical castration of children." The resolution contends that Judge Bates lacks "intellectual honesty and basic integrity" and that his judicial actions are so egregious that he is unfit to serve as a federal judge. The document recommends his removal from office, asserting that his conduct is incompatible with the trust and confidence expected of a federal judicial officer.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/157/all-info