DOJ Files Misconduct Complaint Against Chief Judge

The U.S. Department of Justice, led by Attorney General Pam Bondi and with a complaint authored by her chief of staff Chad Mizelle, has formally accused Chief Judge James Boasberg of making improper public remarks about the Trump administration during a March judicial conference. The DOJ alleges Boasberg’s warning that the Trump administration might ignore court orders undermines judicial impartiality and integrity. Boasberg previously blocked Trump administration deportations of Venezuelan nationals, threatened contempt when his orders were ignored, and had his rulings later overturned by the Supreme Court. Chief Justice John Roberts has publicly rejected calls for Boasberg’s impeachment, stating judicial disagreements are not grounds for removal. The DOJ seeks Boasberg’s recusal from related cases and raises concerns about separation of powers and potential retaliation against the judiciary. The complaint intensifies ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and federal judges over White House policies.