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The Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a complaint filed by the Ministry of Justice (DOJ) against the American district judge James E. Boasberg, appointed by former president Barack Obama, for “inappropriate public comments” made on President Donald Trump and the administration.
Why it matters
Boasberg was at the center of Maga Fury because he presided over a case involving the rapid speed by the Trump administration of migrants by his invocation of the Extraterrestrial Enemies Act of 1798.
The law is a law in wartime granting the commander the chief authority of the detention or the expulsion of non-citizens. The implementation was blocked before the Federal Court and thus sparked a controversial legal back and forth with Boasberg, a chief judge.
What to know
According to the Associated Press, Boasberg’s alleged remarks result from the comments he made to the chief judge of the Supreme Court John Roberts and other federal judges according to which the Trump administration could trigger a constitutional crisis if they intentionally bypass decisions.
“Today, in my direction, @Thejusteedpt has filed a fault complaint against the chief judge of the American district court James Boasberg for having made inappropriate public comments on President Trump and his administration. These comments have undermined the integrity of the judiciary, and we will not see it,” said Bondi on X.
Boasberg’s comments would have been made at a meeting of the judicial conference, as reported for the first time by the federalist, citing a note obtained from the meeting.
According to the AP, the Bondi complaint provides that Boasberg is reassigned from the expulsion case in the middle of the investigation and the accusation possible if the allegations are supported.
Trump previously described Boasberg as “troublemaker and agitator” and launched the suggestion of his dismissal earlier this year, which prompted Roberts to publish a rare declaration.
“For more than two centuries, it has been established that indictment has not been an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision. The normal appeal examination process exists for this purpose,” said Roberts.
What people say
The former state prosecutor of Palm Beach, Dave Aronberg, Nowsweek Via x Monday evening: “It is unusual but not unknown. The only judges who seem to be sheltered from their words and their conduct are judges of the Supreme Court. “”
Senator Eric Schmitt, a Missouri republican, on X Monday: “Judge Voyou Boasberg can” discipline “Doj for not having turned around planes full of terrorists and gangbangers went to Salvador. Boasberg was exhibited for being biased against Trump last week. I have new receipts which show that he has been a supporter since his confirmation. 🧵”.
Chad Mizelle, chief of staff of Doj, on X Monday: “Judge Boasberg first attempted to persuade the chief judge Roberts and other federal judges that the Trump administration would not follow judicial orders, despite no basis for his belief. He then acted on his baseless belief in the dispute on which he presided.”
Mizelle added: “Judge Boasberg violated the cannons of the Code of Conduct for American judges, including the requirement that he” promoted public confidence in the integrity and impartiality of the judiciary “. Today, in the direction of the Attorney General, the Doj filed a complaint for judicial misconduct against him.
What happens next
The complaint is now awaiting examination by chief judge Srinivasan and could be referred to a special investigation committee for a more in -depth examination.
More important questions about judicial independence, the limits of the executive authority on immigration policy and the disqualification or sanction standards of federal judges can also be shaped by the developments of this closely watched dispute.
Update of 07/28/25 11:29 pm and: This article has been updated with additional information and comments from Dave Aronberg.
