President Trump’s allies in the House want to impeach a federal judge and defund courts that block his agenda — but Senate Republicans are refusing to go along.
Key Facts:
- Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) filed impeachment articles against U.S. District Judge James Boasberg for alleged “abuse of power.”
- Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has suggested eliminating courts that rule against Trump’s policies.
- Senate Republicans, including Sens. Cornyn, Graham, and Grassley, say impeachment is a dead end and oppose court defunding.
- Boasberg, an Obama appointee, blocked the deportation of over 200 alleged Venezuelan gang members; Trump called for his removal.
- GOP senators are supporting legislative efforts like the No Rogue Rulings Act to limit nationwide injunctions instead.
The Rest of The Story:
Judge Boasberg’s ruling halted deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, prompting outrage from Trump and his allies.
The administration later appealed the ruling to the Supreme Court after allegedly defying the judge’s order.
In response, Rep. Gill filed articles of impeachment, while Speaker Johnson floated more drastic steps, like cutting court funding or eliminating jurisdictions entirely.
Senate Republicans, however, are urging caution.
Many voted to confirm Boasberg in 2011 and still view the judiciary as an essential, if imperfect, part of government.
They’ve made it clear that impeachment won’t pass and that defunding courts is too extreme.
Instead, the focus is shifting toward legislative tools to curb what they see as judicial overreach, such as limiting the use of nationwide injunctions.
As a lawyer, I can tell you that these radical activist judges are out of line.@repdarrellissa's No Rogue Rulings Act will limit the power of district judges in issuing nationwide injunctions — I'm voting YES on it this week.
It's time to put America FIRST. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/ZoB4wqLHaz
— Congressman Tim Moore (@RepTimMooreNC) March 31, 2025
Commentary:
Senate Republicans are walking a tightrope.
On one hand, they share frustration with activist judges who seem to insert politics into legal rulings.
On the other, they know full well that attacking the judiciary too aggressively risks long-term damage to institutional integrity — and is unlikely to succeed.
The math simply isn’t there.
Even with a GOP Senate majority, removing a federal judge requires a two-thirds vote.
That means convincing 14 Democrats to side with Trump’s team — a fantasy in today’s political climate.
Pursuing impeachment on shaky grounds could backfire and set a precedent that weakens future Republican administrations.
But that doesn’t mean doing nothing.
GOP senators like Chuck Grassley and John Cornyn are taking the smarter route: using legislation to rein in lower-court judges who issue sweeping nationwide orders.
The No Rogue Rulings Act is a targeted response that could pass with party-line support, unlike impeachment.
The No Rogue Rulings act is a commonsense restoration of checks and balances: A single district judge shouldn’t have the authority to rule over the entire United States! pic.twitter.com/uznUgazS71
— Rep. Mike Haridopolos (@RepHaridopolos) March 31, 2025
The challenge is timing.
The administration is already entangled in legal disputes across multiple fronts.
By the time new laws are passed and enforced, the damage from activist rulings could already be done.
That’s why some House Republicans want faster, more aggressive action.
Still, defunding courts or wiping out jurisdictions is risky. Such moves could give Democrats ammunition in future elections and trigger constitutional challenges.
Senate Republicans are taking more tempered steps, even if it means disappointing some in their own party.
Hopefully it does not backfire.
The Bottom Line:
House Republicans are charging ahead with efforts to punish federal judges who block Trump’s agenda, but Senate Republicans are pushing back.
Impeachment and court defunding are political dead ends.
Instead, the Senate is focusing on passing targeted reforms that would limit judicial overreach without provoking a constitutional crisis.
The battle to rein in the courts is just beginning — but it won’t be won through shortcuts.
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