A House GOP proposal seeks to remove an Obama-appointed judge who blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from conducting deportation flights of suspected Venezuelan gang members under the Alien Enemies Act.
Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) unveiled on Monday a resolution to remove James Boasberg, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, for alleged “failure to maintain the standard of good behavior” mandated by Article III, Section 1 of the Constitution.
“Judge Boasberg abused his judicial authority for political gain and is not in compliance with the constitutional Good Behavior Clause. He must not be permitted to remain in his position,” Biggs said in a statement. “Congress has a duty to fulfill the promises we’ve made to the American people, including defending the President’s authority to enforce our laws.”
Biggs noted that he is…
