H.Res. 270 — Removing James E. Boasberg, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, for failure to remain in good behavior pursuant to section 1 of article III of the Constitution.

This section removes James E. Boasberg as Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia for failing to maintain the standard of good behavior required of judges under section 1 of article III of the Constitution and exhibits an article of removal to the United States Senate.

This section removes Chief Judge James E. Boasberg from office for abuse of power and failure to maintain good behavior under Article III, section 1 of the Constitution. This section states that on March 15, 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation under the Alien Enemies Act (50 U.S.C. 21) designating Venezuelan members of the Tren de Aragua organization as alien enemies ineligible for section 22 benefits and directing their immediate apprehension and removal. This section finds that Judge Boasberg exceeded judicial authority by ordering the return of such individuals on interpretive grounds outside the scope of review, while also failing to disclose non-federal payments and abusing discretion during service on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. (As background, the Alien Enemies Act authorizes the President during declared war or invasion to apprehend, restrain, secure, and remove non-naturalized natives, citizens, denizens, or subjects of hostile nations or governments who are age 14 or older.)