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RepublicanBill · H.Res. 270· House(119-HRES-270)

Removing James E. Boasberg, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, for failure to remain in good behavior pursuant to section 1 of article III of the Constitution.

Rep. Biggs
Age: 68 years
Arizona
Introduced
3/31/2025
Last activity
3/31/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Andy Biggs
Cosponsors
Republican - 6Democrat - 0
Law
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution seeks the removal of James E. Boasberg from his position as Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. The resolution alleges that Boasberg failed to maintain the standard of good behavior required by Article III of the Constitution. Specifically, the document claims he used his judicial position to interfere with the President's foreign policy and national security prerogatives. It also alleges he failed to disclose certain payments and abused his discretion while serving on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. The House of Representatives intends to exhibit this article of removal to the United States Senate.

Yes

  • Does this tighten control of the border?+5

    The resolution supports the President's authority to use the Alien Enemies Act for the apprehension and removal of specific foreign nationals.

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+5

    The resolution seeks to strengthen executive authority over foreign policy by removing judicial interference.

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3

    The resolution addresses alleged failures in judicial financial disclosures.

The opposite

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?-5

    The resolution supports actions that lead to the apprehension and removal of certain foreign nationals.

  • Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-5

    The removal of a judge based on these allegations may impact established judicial review processes and due process regarding executive actions.