Republican Congressman Brandon Gill of Texas has officially dropped the hammer — filing articles of impeachment against U.S. District Judge James Boasberg for his central role in the Biden administration’s surveillance scandal, Operation Arctic Frost.
Boasberg was the judge who rubber-stamped the subpoenas that gave Special Counsel Jack Smith the green light to spy on Republican lawmakers — a breathtaking abuse of power that reads like something out of an Orwell novel. This wasn’t oversight. It was overreach:
“Chief Judge Boasberg has compromised the impartiality of the judiciary and created a constitutional crisis. He is shamelessly weaponizing his power against his political opponents, including Republican members of Congress who are faithfully serving the American people within their jurisdiction,” Rep. Gill told
“Judge Boasberg was an accomplice in the egregious Arctic Frost scandal where he equipped the Biden DOJ to spy on Republican senators. His lack of integrity makes him clearly unfit for the gavel. I am proud to once again introduce articles of impeachment against Judge Boasberg to hold him accountable for his high crimes and misdemeanors,” he added.
The articles of impeachment charge Boasberg with one count of abuse of power, according to text obtained by Fox News.
“Ignoring his responsibility to wield the power of his office in a constitutional manner, Chief Judge Boasberg granted Special Counsel John L. Smith authorization to issue frivolous nondisclosure orders in furtherance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation project codenamed ARCTIC FROST,” the text read.“These nondisclosure orders covered Members of Congress who were acting in accord with their legislative duties and privileges guaranteed by Article 1, Section 6, Clause 1 of the U.S. Constitution.”
Article I, Section 6, Clause 1 of the Constitution couldn’t be clearer — members of Congress have the absolute right to speak, debate, and legislate without interference or intimidation from outside forces. It’s one of the bedrock protections against tyranny — and exactly what Operation Arctic Frost trampled over.
The trove of Arctic Frost documents released last month by Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) exposed just how far the Biden DOJ and Judge James Boasberg were willing to go. They revealed subpoenas for the phone records of 10 U.S. senators and one House lawmaker — along with gag orders to Verizon and AT&T instructing them not to alert the targets. Verizon quietly complied; AT&T refused.
What’s still unclear is what, if any, documentation Boasberg reviewed before greenlighting this outrageous violation of constitutional privilege.
Judge Issues Warning as Trump Assassination Suspect Prepares to Represent Himself.Ryan Wesley Routh, the Florida man accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump, will represent himself in his upcoming federal trial in Fort Pierce, Florida. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon granted his request in July, though court-appointed attorneys will remain as standby counsel to assist if necessary. Cannon underscored the need for heightened courtroom security, cautioning Routh that any sudden or threatening movements would prompt immediate action from marshals.
Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday and is expected to last three days. Three panels of 60 potential jurors will be questioned to seat 12 jurors and four alternates. Opening statements are set for September 11, with the trial projected to last up to four weeks, though it could conclude sooner depending on proceedings.
The charges arise from a September 15, 2024 incident at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach. Prosecutors allege that Routh planned to shoot Trump, reportedly hiding with a rifle in nearby shrubbery before being confronted by a Secret Service agent. An exchange of gunfire ensued, after which Routh fled and was later apprehended. He faces multiple federal charges, including attempted assassination and firearms violations, as well as state charges of terrorism and attempted murder.
Originally from North Carolina, Routh has a documented history of erratic behavior and prior legal troubles. In 2002, he was arrested for possessing an explosive device labeled a “weapon of mass destruction” and has previously attempted to recruit foreign fighters for overseas conflicts. Despite these incidents, he avoided prison time in earlier cases.
In the lead-up to the trial, Routh has filed a series of unusual motions. Among them, he offered to accept new evidence if permitted to subpoena Trump, whom he insulted in inflammatory language, and even proposed a golf match with the former president to determine his own fate.
Judge Cannon has yet to rule on Routh’s unconventional requests but has affirmed that he may proceed as his own attorney under strict supervision. Standby counsel will be present throughout the trial to provide guidance if needed.
The case is expected to draw intense national attention, given both the nature of the alleged crime and the unprecedented decision of the defendant to represent himself.