GOP Lawmaker Files Impeachment Articles Against Judge Engelmayer

Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wisc.) has introduced articles of impeachment against U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer, marking a notable move by House Republicans to challenge judicial decisions that they view as obstructive to former President Trump's agenda. The impeachment resolution accuses Engelmayer of judicial misconduct, claiming he demonstrated bias against Trump and disregarded established legal precedent when he issued a temporary restraining order blocking access to sensitive Treasury data. Other Republicans, including Reps. Eli Crane and Andrew Clyde, are also preparing similar impeachment efforts against judges. While the impeachment measure is unlikely to succeed—historically, such actions are rare and typically reserved for serious misconduct—this initiative reflects a growing trend among Republicans to use impeachment as a political tool. Trump's allies have reacted positively to the impeachment filing, viewing it as a necessary counter to perceived judicial overreach. The resolution has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee for further consideration.