Chief Justice John Roberts spoke out against calls to impeach a federal judge who blocked President Trump’s deportation orders. Roberts said impeachment isn’t the right way to handle disagreements with court decisions. But many conservatives see this as another example of activist judges undermining the president’s authority to secure the border.
President Trump is pushing forward with deporting violent Venezuelan gang members. He’s using an old law called the Alien Enemies Act to remove these criminals quickly. Trump says he’s following the will of the voters who elected him to stop illegal immigration and protect American communities. His administration argues national security is at stake when judges interfere.
The judge who issued the order, James Boasberg, was appointed by President Obama. Trump calls him a “radical left lunatic” who’s more interested in political games than keeping Americans safe. The president’s allies in Congress agree. Texas Rep. Brandon Gill introduced articles of impeachment against Boasberg, saying judges shouldn’t block policies that defend our borders.
The Justice Department says they followed the law because Boasberg’s written order wasn’t clear. Flights carrying gang members had already left U.S. airspace when the judge tried to stop them. Conservatives argue this shows the Trump administration is acting decisively while lazy bureaucrats and liberal judges try to tie their hands.
Roberts claims impeachment should never be used against judges just because people dislike their rulings. But he didn’t say anything about Trump’s right to enforce immigration laws. Critics point out Roberts made similar “neutral” statements under Obama, pretending judges aren’t political. Many see this as weakness in the face of judicial overreach.
Elon Musk joined the call for impeaching Boasberg, saying it’s necessary to stop activist judges. Trump supporters believe the courts have become a weapon for the left to block popular policies. They say if judges can override the president on national security, it puts every American family in danger from foreign criminals.
The Constitution gives Congress—not judges—the power to impeach. Republican lawmakers are standing with Trump to defend the rule of law. They argue presidents must have the authority to respond swiftly to threats, without waiting months for activist judges to rubber-stamp their decisions.
This case could end up at the Supreme Court. But Trump’s focus remains clear: enforcing tough immigration policies that voters demanded. The clash shows why electing strong conservative leaders matters—they’ll fight to put America first, even when the deep state resists.