AG Bondi Criticizes Obama-Appointed Judge Over Anti-Trump Remarks [WATCH]
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a formal misconduct complaint against Chief Judge James E. Boasberg, alleging inappropriate public comments about the Trump administration’s adherence to court rulings.
**Bondi Leads Charge**
Attorney General Pam Bondi spearheaded the complaint, filed with the D.C. Circuit Court. The DOJ claims Boasberg’s remarks undermined judicial impartiality, particularly regarding President Trump.
**Conference Comments Criticized**
The complaint cites a March 2025 Judicial Conference meeting where Boasberg allegedly warned peers about potential administration defiance of court orders, calling it a risk for “constitutional crisis.” The DOJ dismissed these claims as unsubstantiated.
**Deportation Case Dispute**
Boasberg also accused DOJ attorneys of ignoring his order in a migrant deportation case. The department countered that it fully complied, calling his assertions baseless.
**Political Tensions Surface**
An Obama appointee, Boasberg has frequently ruled against Trump policies, drawing White House accusations of partisanship. The president has publicly criticized his immigration decisions.
**Unprecedented DOJ Action**
This complaint represents a rare judicial branch challenge by the executive branch, highlighting escalating friction between the administration and federal courts.
**Broader Implications**
The case tests boundaries between judicial independence and executive authority, with potential ramifications for future government-court relations.