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US HRes270
US HRes270Removing James E. Boasberg, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, for failure to remain in good behavior pursuant to section 1 of article III of the Constitution.
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Introduced
03/31/2025
03/31/2025
In Committee
03/31/2025
03/31/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
Removing James E. Boasberg, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, for failure to remain in good behavior pursuant to section 1 of article III of the Constitution.
AI Summary
This resolution seeks to remove James E. Boasberg, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, from his judicial position for allegedly failing to maintain "good behavior" as required by the Constitution. The resolution alleges that Judge Boasberg abused his power by interfering with Presidential foreign policy authority, specifically by ordering the return of members of Tren de Aragua (a foreign terrorist organization) to the United States, despite President Trump's proclamation under the Alien Enemies Act declaring these individuals liable for immediate apprehension and removal. The resolution argues that Boasberg overstepped his judicial authority by questioning foreign policy decisions that are constitutionally reserved for the executive branch, and further alleges that he failed to disclose payments from non-federal sources and abused his discretion while serving on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. Invoking the Constitution's "good behavior" clause, which allows Congress to remove federal judges who do not meet proper standards of conduct, the resolution calls for Boasberg's complete removal from his judicial position.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
Andy Biggs (R)*,
Andrew Clyde (R),
Eli Crane (R),
Clay Higgins (R),
Anna Luna (R),
Mary Miller (R),
Troy Nehls (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 03/31/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/270/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hres270/BILLS-119hres270ih.pdf |
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