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Justice Department Targets Judges Amid Impeachment Discussions

2/11/2026

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On February 10, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice asked federal prosecutors to identify "egregious examples" of judicial activism to inform potential impeachment referrals to Congress.
Chief U.S. District Judge James Boasberg is among those facing impeachment resolutions.
U.S. President Donald Trump labeled James Boasberg as "radical left."
Chief Justice John Roberts cautioned against impeachment for judicial disagreements.
Historically, only 15 judges have been impeached, with eight convicted.

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Story summary

On February 10, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice asked federal prosecutors to identify "egregious examples" of judicial activism to inform potential impeachment referrals to Congress.
Chief U.S. District Judge James Boasberg is among those facing impeachment resolutions.
U.S. President Donald Trump labeled James Boasberg as "radical left."
Chief Justice John Roberts cautioned against impeachment for judicial disagreements.
Historically, only 15 judges have been impeached, with eight convicted.