Justice Department Takes Aim at Judge Boasberg in Misconduct Complaint

The U.S. Justice Department initiated a misconduct complaint against Chief Judge James Boasberg on Monday, according to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi. The complaint stems from Boasberg's remarks about the Trump administration, which have been viewed as improper by federal authorities.

Boasberg has been a central figure in Washington, D.C., often drawing the attention of former President Donald Trump and his aides. Judge Boasberg publicly stated in April that the Trump administration may have acted "in bad faith" during emergency deportation actions.

The Justice Department did not specify which of Boasberg's comments prompted the formal complaint. Bondi announced the filing on X, mentioning that the decision was made at her direction.