Chief Justice John Roberts is rejecting President Trump’s calls to impeach judges who disagree with his policies. In a rare statement of rebuke, the chief justice said “For more than two centuries, it has been established that impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision.” Roberts issued his statement just hours […]
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Chief Justice Roberts rejects Trump’s call to impeach judges
Chief Justice John Roberts is rejecting President Trump’s calls to impeach judges who disagree with his policies. In a rare statement of rebuke, the chief justice said “For more than two centuries, it has been established that impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision.” Roberts issued his statement just hours after a social media post from Donald Trump, who
described a federal judge as a “troublemaker,” “agitator,” and “radical left lunatic” who “should be impeached.” The judge had blocked deportation flights being carried out under an 18th century law.