Texas Congressman Files Articles Against Judge
In a move that’s shaking the halls of power in Washington, Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Flower Mound) has filed articles of impeachment against U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, accusing the judge of overstepping his constitutional bounds after halting a presidential deportation order.
The controversy stems from Judge Boasberg’s recent decision to temporarily block the administration’s use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to carry out mass deportations.
At the center of the storm are Venezuelan migrants the administration claims are members of the notorious Tren de Aragua gang. According to Gill, the judge’s ruling forced a deportation flight mid-air to turn back — a moment the congressman describes as not only shocking but as a constitutional affront.
Calling Judge Boasberg a “rogue” actor in the judiciary, Gill didn’t hold back in his criticism, declaring the judge’s move as a “usurpation of power.” In a striking interview with CBS News Texas, Gill aligned himself with President Trump, who had earlier taken to social media demanding the judge’s impeachment.
🚨Rep. Brandon Gills Announces He Has Filed Articles of Impeachment Against Activist Judge Boasberg For Interfering With Trump’s Deportations:
“I filed Articles of Impeachment against Judge Boasberg who demanded the President turn a plane around and bring them back to the U.S.” pic.twitter.com/zZINP0YMxc
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) April 22, 2025
The fiery Texas congressman claims Judge Boasberg’s order directly interfered with the President’s Article II powers as commander in chief, stating that the judiciary had been weaponized for political purposes.
Gill’s remarks have found fierce resistance, especially from across the aisle. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Dallas), a fellow member of the House Judiciary Committee, slammed the impeachment move as not only “ridiculous” but as a sign that Republicans have abandoned the constitutional principle of co-equal governance.
“What we have is, we are seeing that the legislative branch has decided they don’t want to be co-equal. They want to be subservient… to the executive branch,” Crockett said, emphasizing that the real failure lies not with the judiciary, but with the president for violating a standing court order.
This battle isn’t merely rhetorical. Gill hinted that impeachment might move forward through the standard committee process — a slow, procedural path, but one that could lead to seismic implications if it gains traction. Meanwhile, Republicans are also exploring legislative routes to counteract what they see as judicial overreach.