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Republican Senators Demand Suspension of Judge Boasberg Amid Impeachment

11/19/2025

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Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt leads Republican senators pressing to suspend Chief Judge James Boasberg amid impeachment proceedings.
They allege Boasberg abused judicial authority to target President Donald Trump and conservative figures.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a complaint against Boasberg for disparaging remarks about the Trump administration.
Boasberg was appointed by Barack Obama and previously by George W. Bush.

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Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt leads Republican senators pressing to suspend Chief Judge James Boasberg amid impeachment proceedings.
They allege Boasberg abused judicial authority to target President Donald Trump and conservative figures.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a complaint against Boasberg for disparaging remarks about the Trump administration.
Boasberg was appointed by Barack Obama and previously by George W. Bush.