Chief Justice Roberts Rejects Trump’s demand to Impeach Judge Over Deportation Ruling

U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts has firmly dismissed President Donald Trump’s demand to impeach a federal judge who blocked his mass deportation order.

Chief Justice Roberts, in a strongly worded statement, emphasized that judicial decisions should be challenged through legal appeals, not political retaliation.

“For over two centuries, our system has upheld that impeachment is not a tool to dispute legal rulings,” Roberts stated.

His remarks came after Trump attacked U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg, calling him an “unelected agitator” for ruling against a controversial deportation plan based on a centuries-old wartime law.

Trump’s Dispute with the Judiciary

• Trump’s administration attempted to use the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to fast-track mass deportations.
• Judge Boasberg blocked the move, arguing that the law does not grant unchecked executive power.
• Frustrated by the decision, Trump took to social media, calling for Boasberg’s impeachment and accusing judges of “undermining national security.”

Political and Legal Ramifications

• Legal scholars warn that targeting judges over rulings could threaten judicial independence.
• Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers have rejected Trump’s call, stating that impeachment should not be used as a political weapon.
• The ruling is expected to face appeals in higher courts, as Trump continues to push for harsher immigration measures.

As legal battles intensify, the clash between the executive and judiciary could have far-reaching consequences, shaping the debate on presidential authority and the rule of law in the U.S.