Bill · H.Res. 415· House(119-HRES-415)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, of high crimes and misdemeanors.
- Introduced
- 5/15/2025
- Last activity
- 5/15/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Al Green
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- 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 to impeach Donald John Trump, the President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. It alleges that the President is unfit for office and is leading the country toward authoritarianism. The document cites actions including the undermining of judicial independence and the violation of the Fifth Amendment's due process clause. Specifically, it points to the government's handling of the case of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia and the failure to comply with court orders. The resolution argues these actions damage the separation of powers and the rule of law. Therefore, it calls for his impeachment, trial, and removal from office.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+8
The impeachment is based on the President's alleged violation of the Fifth Amendment due process clause.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+7
The resolution aims to restore the rule of law and accountability in the executive branch.
Would immigrants be better off under this?+6
The resolution defends the due process rights of non-citizens against arbitrary removal.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Due Process: The resolution highlights the necessity of adhering to the Fifth Amendment, which ensures that both citizens and non-citizens are entitled to due process before being removed from the country (Article I).
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Upholding the Rule of Law: By challenging the government's actions, the text emphasizes that judicial orders must be obeyed to prevent the "destruction of rights" and maintain a fair administration of justice (Article I).
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Defense of Judicial Independence: The document seeks to protect the Federal judiciary from intimidation and attacks, which helps maintain a system of government where no one is above the law (Article I).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Risk of Authoritarianism: The text alleges that the President's actions are devolving democracy into authoritarianism, which concentrates power in a leader not constitutionally responsible to the people (Article I).
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Harm to Individuals through Improper Removal: The document cites the case of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, who was illegally removed to a foreign prison, demonstrating how administrative errors and disregard for court orders can cause personal harm (Article I).
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Threat to Constitutional Rights: The resolution argues that the current trajectory could allow the government to deport or incarcerate people, including U.S. citizens, without legal consequence (Article I).
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Weakening of Government Institutions: The text suggests that the conflict between the Executive and Judicial branches creates a "losing proposition" that diminishes the functions of both branches of government (Article I).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+8Improves Government Transparency+7
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+6Good For Hispanic Americans+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship+5
- 5/20/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/15/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan