House Republicans are gearing up for hearings on a bill that seeks to curb judges from obstructing President Donald Trump’s agenda. House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan announced that his committee will conduct hearings next week focusing on U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, a key figure in the administration’s legal battles over deportation flights and the Alien Enemies Act.
President Trump has criticized Boasberg, an Obama appointee, for allegedly being biased and has called for his impeachment after the judge blocked the administration from using an old law to deport alleged gang members to El Salvador. Trump and his GOP allies, including Jordan, have voiced concerns about judges using injunctions and restraining orders to halt Trump’s policies nationwide.
Jordan suggested that the Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley, may also address this issue. Alongside the hearings, House Republicans are considering moving forward with a bill proposed by Rep. Darrell Issa of California, known as the “No Rogue Rulings Act,” which aims to restrict federal judges from issuing nationwide injunctions.
Speaker Mike Johnson has shown support for the bill, indicating a possible move to bring it to the House floor for consideration. However, the prospect of impeachment for judges like Boasberg faces challenges due to the House’s narrow majority and the unlikely Senate conviction that would be required.
As tensions between the Trump administration and the judiciary mount, the U.S. Marshals Service has issued warnings to federal judges about increased threats. The ongoing conflict raises questions about the balance of power between branches of government and the role of the judiciary in oversight.
A rare public statement was made in response to Trump’s criticisms of Boasberg, indicating that impeachment was not the suitable course of action for legal disputes, and instead emphasizing the importance of following the appeals process. House Republicans are considering holding hearings on Judge Boasberg and introducing a bill to limit the powers of federal judges. Source: abcnews.go.com
