Impeaching James E. Boasberg, United States District Court Chief Judge for the District of Columbia, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

3/27/2025, 8:06 AM
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill 119 H.Res. 229 is a resolution introduced in the United States Congress that seeks to impeach James E. Boasberg, the Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, for high crimes and misdemeanors. The resolution accuses Judge Boasberg of committing actions that are considered to be serious offenses under the law.

The resolution alleges that Judge Boasberg has engaged in conduct that is unethical and potentially criminal, including abuse of power, obstruction of justice, and failure to uphold the Constitution. It also accuses him of showing bias and favoritism in his rulings, as well as failing to properly oversee cases within his jurisdiction.

If the resolution is passed by Congress, Judge Boasberg would be impeached, which means he would be formally charged with the offenses listed in the resolution. The case would then be sent to the Senate for a trial, where Senators would act as jurors and decide whether to convict Judge Boasberg and remove him from office. It is important to note that impeachment is a serious and rare process in the United States, reserved for cases where public officials have committed serious offenses that warrant removal from office. The outcome of the impeachment process would have significant implications for Judge Boasberg and the judicial system as a whole.
Congress
119

Number
HRES - 229

Introduced on
2025-03-18

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/18/2025

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill 119 H.Res. 229 is a resolution introduced in the United States Congress that seeks to impeach James E. Boasberg, the Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, for high crimes and misdemeanors. The resolution accuses Judge Boasberg of committing actions that are considered to be serious offenses under the law.

The resolution alleges that Judge Boasberg has engaged in conduct that is unethical and potentially criminal, including abuse of power, obstruction of justice, and failure to uphold the Constitution. It also accuses him of showing bias and favoritism in his rulings, as well as failing to properly oversee cases within his jurisdiction.

If the resolution is passed by Congress, Judge Boasberg would be impeached, which means he would be formally charged with the offenses listed in the resolution. The case would then be sent to the Senate for a trial, where Senators would act as jurors and decide whether to convict Judge Boasberg and remove him from office. It is important to note that impeachment is a serious and rare process in the United States, reserved for cases where public officials have committed serious offenses that warrant removal from office. The outcome of the impeachment process would have significant implications for Judge Boasberg and the judicial system as a whole.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedImpeaching James E. Boasberg, United States District Court Chief Judge for the District of Columbia, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

Policy Areas
Law

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Action3/18/2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.