Censuring and condemning United States District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan.

12/15/2023, 3:52 PM

This resolution censures and condemns Judge Tanya Chutkan of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The resolution also directs the House Committee on the Judiciary to initiate an investigation into Judge Chutkan.

Bill 118 H.Res. 658 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that seeks to censure and condemn United States District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan. The resolution accuses Judge Chutkan of judicial misconduct and abuse of power in her handling of certain cases.

The resolution alleges that Judge Chutkan has repeatedly overstepped her authority by making biased and politically motivated decisions, disregarding legal precedent, and showing favoritism towards certain parties in her courtroom. It also accuses her of failing to uphold the rule of law and undermining the integrity of the judicial system.

Supporters of the resolution argue that Judge Chutkan's actions have eroded public trust in the judiciary and have damaged the reputation of the federal court system. They believe that censuring and condemning her is necessary to hold her accountable for her actions and to send a message that such behavior will not be tolerated. Opponents of the resolution argue that it is a politically motivated attack on Judge Chutkan, who has a reputation for being fair and impartial in her rulings. They believe that the resolution is an attempt to undermine the independence of the judiciary and to intimidate judges who may rule against the interests of certain political factions. Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 658 is a controversial resolution that highlights the ongoing debate over the role of the judiciary in American politics and the importance of maintaining the integrity and independence of the federal court system.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 658

Introduced on
2023-08-18

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution censures and condemns Judge Tanya Chutkan of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The resolution also directs the House Committee on the Judiciary to initiate an investigation into Judge Chutkan.

Bill 118 H.Res. 658 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that seeks to censure and condemn United States District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan. The resolution accuses Judge Chutkan of judicial misconduct and abuse of power in her handling of certain cases.

The resolution alleges that Judge Chutkan has repeatedly overstepped her authority by making biased and politically motivated decisions, disregarding legal precedent, and showing favoritism towards certain parties in her courtroom. It also accuses her of failing to uphold the rule of law and undermining the integrity of the judicial system.

Supporters of the resolution argue that Judge Chutkan's actions have eroded public trust in the judiciary and have damaged the reputation of the federal court system. They believe that censuring and condemning her is necessary to hold her accountable for her actions and to send a message that such behavior will not be tolerated. Opponents of the resolution argue that it is a politically motivated attack on Judge Chutkan, who has a reputation for being fair and impartial in her rulings. They believe that the resolution is an attempt to undermine the independence of the judiciary and to intimidate judges who may rule against the interests of certain political factions. Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 658 is a controversial resolution that highlights the ongoing debate over the role of the judiciary in American politics and the importance of maintaining the integrity and independence of the federal court system.

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Latest Summary11/20/2024

This resolution censures and condemns Judge Tanya Chutkan of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The resolution also directs the House Committee on the Judiciary to initiate an investigation into Judge Chutkan.


Latest Action8/18/2023
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee conce...