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Senator Schmitt Calls for Impeachment of Judge Boasberg

4/15/2026

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Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) urges House Republicans to impeach James Boasberg after a federal appeals court halted Boasberg's contempt inquiry into Trump administration officials.
Schmitt accused Boasberg of judicial abuse for contempt over deportation actions.
The D.C. Circuit Court ruled Boasberg's investigation improper, with Judge Neomi Rao warning it could disrupt executive decision-making.
In a dissent, Judge J. Michelle Childs stressed contempt power's role in upholding the rule of law.

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Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) urges House Republicans to impeach James Boasberg after a federal appeals court halted Boasberg's contempt inquiry into Trump administration officials.
Schmitt accused Boasberg of judicial abuse for contempt over deportation actions.
The D.C. Circuit Court ruled Boasberg's investigation improper, with Judge Neomi Rao warning it could disrupt executive decision-making.
In a dissent, Judge J. Michelle Childs stressed contempt power's role in upholding the rule of law.