House Republicans Move to Impeach Judges Over Rulings Against Trump Policies

GOP lawmakers target federal judges who blocked executive orders tied to LGBTQ rights, DEI programs, and government efficiency reforms.

Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) filed articles of impeachment against Judge John Bates, accusing him of bias for restoring LGBTQ-related health data removed by Trump administration orders.
Judges John Bates, Paul Engelmayer, and Jack McConnell Jr. are among those targeted by Republican lawmakers for rulings that challenged Trump-era policies.
Elon Musk, a key supporter of the Trump administration, has publicly called for the impeachment of judges who oppose executive orders, labeling them as 'activists' or 'corrupt.'
Legal experts and civil rights advocates have criticized the impeachment efforts as politically motivated retaliation against judges for upholding procedural and legal standards.
Impeaching federal judges is rare and requires a House majority vote and a two-thirds Senate majority, with the last successful impeachment occurring in 2010.