Representative Eli Crane from Arizona has filed articles of impeachment against U. S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer. This action follows Engelmayer's ruling that blocked the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing a vital Treasury payment system.
• Rep. Crane's impeachment effort is a reaction to Engelmayer’s decision, which he labels as a “threat to democracy. ”
• The ruling came after a lawsuit from New York Attorney General Letitia James and 18 other Democratic attorneys general who opposed Trump’s efforts to reduce government size.
• Crane believes Engelmayer's ruling undermines the President’s ability to enforce his constitutional powers and interferes with government functioning.
• Other judges, such as Judge John McConnell, have faced similar scrutiny for politically charged decisions against Trump’s policies.
• Crane’s resolution emphasizes claims of abuse of power by Engelmayer, alleging that the judge prioritized personal and political interests over his duty to remain impartial.
• The impeachment articles cite that Engelmayer illegally restricted access to Treasury records, challenging the President's executive authority.
• Rep. Crane argues that if judges choose to act politically, they should resign and run for political office instead.
Crane's filed articles of impeachment assert that Judge Engelmayer has violated his oath and poses a danger by exercising judicial power inappropriately. This move is part of a broader effort to hold judges accountable for what are seen as politically motivated decisions. Further developments regarding this impeachment process are anticipated.
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/02/just-rep-eli-crane-officially-files-articles-impeachment/
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