Elon Musk wants to impeach judge who blocked Alien Enemies Act
4 days, 19 hours ago

Elon Musk wants to impeach judge who blocked Alien Enemies Act

India Today  

Tech billionaire Elon Musk was furious after a federal judge attempted to halt the deportation of Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador. Judge James Boasberg on Saturday blocked President Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act, an 18th century bill, to deport members of the Venezuelan gang Teen de Aragua. Federal judges in the US can be impeached if the House of Representatives passes the vote by a simple majority. In the US, federal judges can be impeached if the House of Representatives passes an impeachment vote by a simple majority.

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'The cowardice!' Republican slammed for anonymous attack on Trump
2 days ago

'The cowardice!' Republican slammed for anonymous attack on Trump

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump, SpaceX/Tesla/X.com leader Elon Musk and other MAGA Republicans are calling for federal judges who block the president's executive orders to be impeached. One of Trump's targets is U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, who temporarily blocked the deportation of Venezuelan nationals allegedly associated with the dangerous Tren de Aragua gang. The following day, Politico published an article detailing …

Trump has "declared war on the rule of law," says retired conservative judge J. Michael Luttig
2 days, 19 hours ago

Trump has "declared war on the rule of law," says retired conservative judge J. Michael Luttig

Salon  

President Donald Trump and his allies' calls to impeach certain federal judges is causing a constitutional crisis, warned former federal judge J. Michael Luttig, who said on MSNBC Tuesday that the administration has effectively "declared war on the rule of law in America." The White House's saber-rattling against the American judiciary, a body conceived to hold government officials and elected …

"Partisan activists from the bench": White House attacks federal judges, promises more deportations
2 days, 19 hours ago

"Partisan activists from the bench": White House attacks federal judges, promises more deportations

Salon  

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt continued the Trump administration's attack on the federal judiciary on Wednesday, accusing judges of "acting as partisan activists" in their objections to President Donald Trump's agenda. While Leavitt said on Wednesday that the Trump administration "will continue to comply" with court orders, she added that "Americans can absolutely expect to see the continuation of …

Roberts rejects Trump’s call for impeaching judge who ruled against his deportation plans
3 days, 4 hours ago

Roberts rejects Trump’s call for impeaching judge who ruled against his deportation plans

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — In an extraordinary display of conflict between the executive and judiciary branches, Chief Justice John Roberts rejected calls for impeaching judges Tuesday, shortly after President Donald Trump demanded the removal of one who ruled against his deportation plans. “The normal appellate review process exists for that purpose.” The rare statement came just hours after a social media post …

"Impeachment is not appropriate": Chief Justice Roberts slaps down MAGA attacks on federal judge
3 days, 19 hours ago

"Impeachment is not appropriate": Chief Justice Roberts slaps down MAGA attacks on federal judge

Salon  

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts has heard enough of MAGA threats against a federal judge who ordered President Donald Trump's administration to halt deportations of Venezuelan nationals suspected of being gang members. U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg has faced days of smears and calls for his impeachment after issuing a temporary restraining order demanding that the Trump administration …

I'm just doing what the voters wanted: Trump slams judge over immigration ruling
3 days, 19 hours ago

I'm just doing what the voters wanted: Trump slams judge over immigration ruling

India Today  

President Donald Trump on Tuesday called for the impeachment of a federal judge who blocked his deportation plans, escalating tensions between the executive and judicial branches. The controversy arose after US District Judge James E. Boasberg issued an order blocking deportation flights that Trump sought to implement using wartime authorities from an 18th-century law. In a post on Truth Social, …

Impeachment not appropriate: Chief Justice rejects Trump's call to remove judges
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3 days, 19 hours ago

Impeachment not appropriate: Chief Justice rejects Trump's call to remove judges

India Today  

In an extraordinary display of conflict between the executive and judiciary branches, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts rejected calls for impeaching federal judges shortly after President Donald Trump demanded the removal of a judge who ruled against his deportation plans. Trump administration lawyers defended their actions, saying Boasberg's written order wasn't explicit, while an attorney for the American Civil …

US Chief Justice John Roberts slams Trump’s call to impeach a federal judge
3 days, 19 hours ago

US Chief Justice John Roberts slams Trump’s call to impeach a federal judge

Al Jazeera  

President Donald Trump has called for the impeachment of US federal Judge James Boasberg after he ruled against a recent deportation effort. The leading authority on the United States Supreme Court has issued a rare statement rebuking US President Donald Trump for calling for a federal judge’s impeachment. Roberts’s remarks arrived within hours of Trump’s own social media missive, wherein …

Judge who Trump says should be impeached gives DOJ another deadline for details on deportation flights
3 days, 19 hours ago

Judge who Trump says should be impeached gives DOJ another deadline for details on deportation flights

CNN  

CNN — A federal judge is giving the Justice Department until Wednesday at noon to provide him, under seal, with more information about deportations the Trump administration carried out pursuant to President Donald Trump’s use of a sweeping wartime authority. The demand from US District Judge James Boasberg comes as he continued on a hurried “fact-finding” mission about the administration’s …

'I don't say this lightly': MAGA attorney demands House impeach judge in deportation case
3 days, 19 hours ago

'I don't say this lightly': MAGA attorney demands House impeach judge in deportation case

Raw Story  

A MAGA attorney with a penchant for threatening perceived foes of Donald Trump called for House lawmakers to impeach the federal judge who on Monday scolded the Justice Department in a tense hearing over the president's deportation orders. The contentious hearing followed the Trump administration's decision to ignore Judge James Boasberg's order on Saturday that temporarily paused deportations of Venezuelan …

Musk floats drastic action against judge who blocked Trump's deportation of Venezuelan gang
4 days, 18 hours ago

Musk floats drastic action against judge who blocked Trump's deportation of Venezuelan gang

Daily Mail  

Elon Musk has voiced his support to impeach a federal judge who blocked President Donald Trump's deportation of Venezuelan gang members. But just hours later, Judge James Boasberg issued a ruling blocking the suspected gang members' deportations for 14 days and ordered planes carrying the Venezuelans back to their home country return to the United States. Elon Musk has voiced …

Federal Judge Halts Trump's Move To Use Alien Enemies Act To Deport Venezuelans
5 days, 16 hours ago

Federal Judge Halts Trump's Move To Use Alien Enemies Act To Deport Venezuelans

ABP News  

A federal judge on Saturday temporarily blocked an effort by US President Donald Trump to use the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport suspected members of a Venezuelan gang he has accused of 'unlawfully infiltrating' the country. On Saturday, the Trump administration invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, which gives the president enormous authority to target and remove …

"Necessary": Musk calls for judge who blocked Trump deportations to be impeached
5 days, 19 hours ago

"Necessary": Musk calls for judge who blocked Trump deportations to be impeached

Salon  

While Elon Musk's official role in the administration of President Donald Trump is intentionally occluded, it's clear from their joint interviews and press conferences that the billionaire campaign financier holds some serious sway. The DOGE head moved beyond the loose bounds of his government-slashing semi-agency in the wee hours of Sunday morning, calling for a judge who blocked Trump's attempts …

Federal judges push back on calls for impeaching jurists who rule against Trump
1 week, 3 days ago

Federal judges push back on calls for impeaching jurists who rule against Trump

CNN  

CNN — Two senior members of the federal judiciary on Tuesday pushed back on Republican threats to impeach judges who rule against President Donald Trump, asserting that such a move would “short circuit” the appeals process. “It is a concern,” said US Circuit Judge Richard Sullivan, whom Trump nominated to the federal appeals court in New York during his first …

Musk, GOP Push To Impeach Judges Is Dangerous 'Theater'
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Musk, GOP Push To Impeach Judges Is Dangerous 'Theater'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING When Elon Musk and some Republican lawmakers haven’t liked a judicial ruling recently, they’ve been quick to suggest the nuclear option — impeach the judge who made it and remove them from their position — while decrying the “tyranny” of the nation’s systems of law and order. “The most important thing to understand about these articles of …

After Trump goes 0-3 in court, Musk again demands judges be impeached
3 weeks, 2 days ago

After Trump goes 0-3 in court, Musk again demands judges be impeached

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy DOGE boss Elon Musk once again called for judges to …

Federal judge won’t immediately block Elon Musk or his team from federal data or firing workers
1 month ago

Federal judge won’t immediately block Elon Musk or his team from federal data or firing workers

LA Times  

Elon Musk listens as President Trump speaks with reporters in the Oval Office recently. A federal judge refused Tuesday to immediately block billionaire Elon Musk and his White House advisory team from accessing government data systems or participating in worker layoffs. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan found that there are legitimate questions about Musk’s authority but said there isn’t evidence …

GOP lawmakers are ‘grumbling’ about Musk’s ‘poorly executed’ mass government cuts
1 month ago

GOP lawmakers are ‘grumbling’ about Musk’s ‘poorly executed’ mass government cuts

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. One Republican senator said that Musk’s attempt to get federal workers to resign in …

Trump says he ‘always’ abides by court orders as allies lay groundwork to defy them
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump says he ‘always’ abides by court orders as allies lay groundwork to defy them

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Donald Trump claims he will “always abide by the …

Vance and Musk question the authority of the courts as Trump’s agenda faces legal pushback
1 month, 1 week ago

Vance and Musk question the authority of the courts as Trump’s agenda faces legal pushback

Associated Press  

▶ Follow live updates on President Donald Trump and his new administration. WASHINGTON — Top Trump administration officials are openly questioning the judiciary’s authority to serve as a check on executive power as the new president’s sweeping agenda faces growing pushback from the courts. Over the past 24 hours, officials ranging from billionaire Elon Musk to Vice President JD Vance …

Vance and Musk question the authority of the courts as Trump’s agenda faces legal pushback
1 month, 1 week ago

Vance and Musk question the authority of the courts as Trump’s agenda faces legal pushback

LA Times  

Vice President JD Vance speaks at the International Religious Freedom Summit at the Washington Hilton on Wednesday in Washington. Top Trump administration officials are openly questioning the judiciary’s authority to serve as a check on executive power as the new president’s sweeping agenda faces growing pushback from the courts. Officials including billionaire Elon Musk and Vice President JD Vance have …

Brazilian judge orders probe of Elon Musk amid X disinformation row
11 months, 1 week ago

Brazilian judge orders probe of Elon Musk amid X disinformation row

Al Jazeera  

Judge orders obstruction of justice inquiry after Musk says he will defy court order, calls for judge’s impeachment. A Brazilian judge has opened an investigation of Elon Musk for obstruction of justice after the tech mogul said he would defy a court order to remove X accounts accused of spreading disinformation. “The flagrant conduct of obstruction of Brazilian justice, incitement …

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