Calls for Impeachment after Judge Halts Deportation of Venezuelan Gang Members
Texas GOP Representative Brandon Gill plans to file articles of impeachment against Judge James Boasberg, who halted deportations of Venezuelan gang members, claiming his decision violates law. The ruling, which follows a lawsuit from the ACLU, has drawn criticisms from Republican leaders and raises concerns about judicial overreach and constitutional authority regarding immigration policy.
On Saturday, Judge James Boasberg issued an order that halted the deportation of Venezuelan gang members by the Trump administration. In response, Texas GOP Representative Brandon Gill announced plans to file articles of impeachment against the judge for his decision. He stated his intention to file this motion within the week on X, previously known as Twitter.
Elon Musk, who has advised Trump, indicated his agreement with Gill’s sentiment, posting that the “necessary” measures should be taken against judges who flout the law. He further remarked that such judges should face impeachment votes, regardless of the outcome. This commentary followed Boasberg’s issuance of a 14-day restraining order that impeded deportations of violent Venezuelan gang members, implementing powers from the Alien Enemies Act.
Historically, the Alien Enemies Act was used during World War II to manage fears regarding the allegiance of immigrants. The Act grants the president the authority to imprison or deport noncitizens in wartime. Senator Chuck Grassley, Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, criticized Boasberg by asserting that the ruling permitted judges to unilaterally decide national policy to the benefit of foreign gang members, warning of a potential constitutional crisis.
Boasberg’s decision emerged from a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and Democracy Forward, arguing that Trump’s use of his wartime powers for deportation efforts was unlawful due to the absence of an officially declared war. The case was sparked by Trump’s claim that Venezuelan gang members posed a significant threat to the United States, leading to his designation of some Mexican drug cartels as “Foreign Terrorist Organizations.”
Fox News Digital reached out to Representative Gill for clarification on the timeline for introducing the articles of impeachment but did not receive a response before publication.
The article discusses the implications of Judge James Boasberg’s ruling against the deportation of Venezuelan gang members, which sparked outrage among Republican officials including Representative Brandon Gill. The situation underscores ongoing conflicts over immigration policy and the challenging balance of power within the U.S. government. The potential impeachment of the judge highlights the tensions surrounding judicial authority in immigration matters.
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