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Judge Dismisses Misconduct Complaint Against Boasberg Over Trump Critique

2/1/2026

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Chief U.S. Circuit Judge Jeffrey Sutton dismissed the U.S. Justice Department misconduct complaint against Chief U.S. District Judge James Boasberg.
The misconduct complaint arose after Boasberg criticized the Trump administration's deportation of Venezuelans to El Salvador.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi alleged Boasberg made improper comments about the administration during a judicial meeting.
Sutton noted that concerns about executive compliance with judicial orders are relevant topics in such meetings.

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Chief U.S. Circuit Judge Jeffrey Sutton dismissed the U.S. Justice Department misconduct complaint against Chief U.S. District Judge James Boasberg.
The misconduct complaint arose after Boasberg criticized the Trump administration's deportation of Venezuelans to El Salvador.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi alleged Boasberg made improper comments about the administration during a judicial meeting.
Sutton noted that concerns about executive compliance with judicial orders are relevant topics in such meetings.