Roberts Rebukes Trump Amid Judge Impeachment Calls

Chief Justice John Roberts has publicly opposed calls for the impeachment of judges following rulings against President Donald Trump's deportation plans, emphasizing that impeachment is not a proper response to judicial decisions and that normal appellate processes should be followed. President Trump and some Republican lawmakers, such as Rep. Brandon Gill, have criticized U.S. District Judge James Boasberg for blocking deportation flights of Venezuelan gang members under an 18th-century law, with Gill introducing articles of impeachment against Boasberg. Trump has labeled Boasberg and other judges as 'troublemakers' and has been vocal on social media about his desire for their impeachment. However, impeachment of federal judges is rare and requires a two-thirds majority in the Senate, a hurdle given the current political composition. Roberts's statement is a rare rebuke from the judiciary aimed at defending the independence of the courts against political pressures from the executive branch. Critics of Trump's actions argue that this situation underscores the importance of checks and balances in maintaining judicial impartiality.