Republicans Move To Impeach Judges Who Blocked Trump’s Executive Actions

House Republicans are launching an impeachment effort against two federal judges who have issued rulings obstructing President Donald Trump’s executive actions. Lawmakers argue that these decisions are blatant examples of judicial interference with presidential authority.

Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) has introduced articles of impeachment against U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer of the Southern District of New York. Engelmayer’s ruling blocked the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing Treasury Department data, a move Republicans say limits the executive branch’s ability to oversee federal agencies.

Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA) is targeting U.S. District Judge John McConnell Jr. of Rhode Island for impeachment after McConnell halted Trump’s federal spending freeze. Clyde has criticized the ruling, arguing that the judiciary is being weaponized to prevent Trump from implementing policies intended to rein in government spending.

Trump addressed the issue in a White House press briefing, stating that Congress should “look at the judges” who are interfering with executive authority. Vice President J.D. Vance has echoed this concern, saying that certain judges have taken steps to override presidential power.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) has also signaled support for impeachment efforts, saying that activist judges are inserting themselves into the policymaking process. She vowed to back efforts to hold judges accountable for rulings that obstruct Trump’s agenda.

While the impeachment effort has strong backing in the House, removing a judge requires a two-thirds Senate majority, making it a difficult path forward. The last time a federal judge was impeached and removed from office was in 2010.

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