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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.

4/1/2025, 6:13 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 270

Bill 119 H.Res. 270 is a piece of legislation that aims to remove James E. Boasberg from his position as Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. The reason for this proposed removal is cited as a failure to remain in good behavior, as outlined in section 1 of article III of the Constitution.

The bill does not provide specific details or examples of the alleged misconduct or behavior that led to this decision. However, it is clear that the sponsors of the bill believe that Judge Boasberg's actions or behavior have fallen short of the standards expected of a federal judge.

If passed, this bill would result in the removal of Judge Boasberg from his position as Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. It is important to note that this legislation is still in the early stages of the legislative process and has not yet been voted on or enacted into law.

Current Status of Bill HRES 270

Bill HRES 270 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 31, 2025. Bill HRES 270 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 31, 2025.  Bill HRES 270's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 31, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 270

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
5
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
5
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 270

Primary Policy Focus

Law

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 270

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.
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.

Comments

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Truett Turner

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8 months ago

This bill seems unfair. Why?