GOP Rep. Biggs invokes Constitution's 'good behavior' clause in resolution to remove anti-Trump federal judge
Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) has introduced a resolution aimed at removing U. S. District Judge James Boasberg by using the "good behavior" clause of the U. S. Constitution instead of the impeachment process.
• President Donald Trump has faced obstacles from partisan judges who have issued injunctions against his policies, leading to calls for their impeachment.
• Rep. Biggs argues that the Senate impeachment process, which requires a two-thirds majority, is too difficult. He suggests using the Constitution's "good behavior" clause for a simpler removal process that only requires a simple majority from both the House and Senate.
• The resolution specifically targets Judge Boasberg for allegedly exceeding his judicial authority by blocking Trump's immigration policies, thereby failing to maintain "good behavior" as specified in Article III, Section 1 of the Constitution.
• Biggs believes that the current judicial system allows for lifetime tenure for judges, which he claims is misleading. He emphasizes that judges should only serve "during good behavior" and raises concerns about judges who may have conflicts of interest or political biases.
• He argues that the ability to remove judges with a simple majority could empower Congress to hold judges accountable for abusing their power, similar to how they confirm judges now.
Rep. Biggs is advocating for a new method of holding judges accountable by proposing legislation to remove them from office based on their conduct rather than through impeachment. He believes this approach would ensure judges adhere to the law without personal agendas affecting their decisions.
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