Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) is introducing articles of impeachment against Judge Paul Engelmayer after the judge blocked the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing Treasury payment systems to cut waste and fraud.
The move has sparked backlash from officials who argue that activist judges are obstructing efforts to root out corruption.
Key Facts:
Judge Paul Engelmayer, an Obama appointee, issued a restraining order preventing DOGE from accessing Treasury payment systems.
The order followed a lawsuit by 19 left-leaning state attorneys general, citing security concerns.
DOGE Director Elon Musk called Engelmayer a “corrupt judge protecting corruption” and called for his impeachment.
Rep. Eli Crane plans to introduce impeachment articles, calling the judge’s ruling an abuse of power.
President Trump suggested Congress should address activist judges interfering with executive efforts to eliminate corruption.
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The Rest of The Story:
Judge Engelmayer’s ruling temporarily halts DOGE’s ability to access Treasury payment systems, citing risks of sensitive information exposure and potential hacking vulnerabilities.
His decision, prompted by 19 state attorneys general, allows only select Bureau of the Fiscal Service (BFS) employees with proper clearance to access the systems until February 14.
LAWFARE: In an egregious and unconstitutional assault on executive authority, Judge Paul Engelmayer has unilaterally forbidden all of Trump's political appointees—including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent—from accessing Treasury Department data. This ruling, concocted without… pic.twitter.com/gauqMKURvY
— @amuse (@amuse) February 8, 2025
In response, Rep. Crane announced he would push for Engelmayer’s impeachment, arguing the judge overstepped his authority by injecting personal political preferences into governance.
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I’m drafting articles of impeachment for US District Judge Paul Engelmayer.
Partisan judges abusing their positions is a threat to democracy.
The left has done “irreparable harm” to this country. President Trump and his team at @DOGE are trying to fix it.
— Rep. Eli Crane (@RepEliCrane) February 11, 2025
White House official Stephen Miller echoed this sentiment, suggesting that if judges want executive control, they should run for president.
If a district court judge wants control over the entire executive branch…he should run for president.
— Stephen Miller (@StephenM) February 11, 2025
The move aligns with President Trump’s frustration over repeated judicial roadblocks against his administration’s policies.
Trump has pointed to the vast amounts of corruption already uncovered and questioned why any judge would oppose efforts to eliminate fraud and abuse.
Commentary:
This case is another example of how unelected judges are obstructing the will of the people and the executive branch. Since taking office, Trump’s administration has faced over 50 lawsuits challenging his policies, many filed by Democrat-led states and decided by left-leaning judges.
These legal maneuvers serve as a tool to delay or derail initiatives that voters elected Trump to implement.
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Judge Engelmayer’s ruling is particularly concerning because it prevents a federal agency from pursuing fraud prevention measures.
If DOGE’s role is to eliminate wasteful government spending, why would a judge intervene to stop it?
The claim that allowing access to payment systems increases security risks is flimsy at best, given that Treasury employees regularly handle sensitive financial data.
Elon Musk’s blunt response on X reflects the growing frustration among those who believe the judiciary is being weaponized for partisan purposes. The idea that a single judge can unilaterally override executive authority raises serious constitutional concerns.
A corrupt judge protecting corruption.
He needs to be impeached NOW! https://t.co/zgnwZuOz2Y
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 9, 2025
Congress has the power to impeach judges who abuse their positions, and Crane’s effort highlights the need for stronger checks on judicial overreach.
More broadly, this case blatantly points to a larger issue: activist judges blocking reforms aimed at holding government accountable.
Whether it’s fighting corruption, securing the border, or streamlining regulations, federal courts have become battlegrounds where political fights are waged under the guise of legal interpretation.
It’s time for lawmakers to reassert their authority and ensure that judges stick to interpreting the law rather than making policy decisions.
The Bottom Line:
Judge Engelmayer’s decision to block DOGE’s fraud-fighting efforts raises serious concerns about judicial interference in executive governance.
Rep. Crane’s impeachment push reflects growing frustration with activist judges using the courts to obstruct policies aimed at protecting taxpayer dollars.
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