DOJ Files Complaint Against Judge Boasberg

The Justice Department, led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, has filed a formal misconduct complaint against U.S. District Court Chief Judge James Boasberg, authored by Bondi’s Chief of Staff Chad Mizelle. The complaint alleges Boasberg made improper public comments about President Trump’s administration, particularly at a Judicial Conference where he warned that the administration might ignore federal court rulings, risking a constitutional crisis. Boasberg has also been critical of the administration’s deportation of Venezuelan migrants, holding emergency proceedings and accusing the government of bad faith. The DOJ argues these actions undermine judicial integrity and is demanding Boasberg’s removal from related cases and possible disciplinary action. The complaint was sent to Chief Judge Sri Srinivasan of the D.C. Circuit for review. The move further escalates tensions between the judiciary and the Trump administration over immigration policy and judicial conduct.