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Appeals Judge Dismisses Ethics Complaint Against Boasberg

2/2/2026

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A federal appeals judge dismissed an ethics complaint against U.S. Judge James E. Boasberg for questioning the Trump administration's deportation policies.
The ethics complaint, filed by former Justice Department official Chad Mizelle, lacked substantiation.
The ruling said that even if proven, Boasberg's comments would not be inappropriate.
Separately, the administration faces over 600 lawsuits, with courts halting some actions, including cases on transgender inmates and tariffs under emergency laws.

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A federal appeals judge dismissed an ethics complaint against U.S. Judge James E. Boasberg for questioning the Trump administration's deportation policies.
The ethics complaint, filed by former Justice Department official Chad Mizelle, lacked substantiation.
The ruling said that even if proven, Boasberg's comments would not be inappropriate.
Separately, the administration faces over 600 lawsuits, with courts halting some actions, including cases on transgender inmates and tariffs under emergency laws.