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Trump Demands Impeachment of Judge After Deportation Ruling

4/14/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump demanded Boasberg's impeachment after he began contempt proceedings over deportation flights of Venezuelan migrants.
A divided appeals court ruled Boasberg overstepped his authority and said the administration had a "clear and indisputable" right to terminate the proceedings.
Judge Neomi Rao, nominated by Trump, criticized Boasberg's order as unclear.
The Justice Department previously filed a misconduct complaint against Boasberg for alleged improper comments about Trump.

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U.S. President Donald Trump demanded Boasberg's impeachment after he began contempt proceedings over deportation flights of Venezuelan migrants.
A divided appeals court ruled Boasberg overstepped his authority and said the administration had a "clear and indisputable" right to terminate the proceedings.
Judge Neomi Rao, nominated by Trump, criticized Boasberg's order as unclear.
The Justice Department previously filed a misconduct complaint against Boasberg for alleged improper comments about Trump.