Prof. Michael Broyde (Emory) on "When Judges Stop Behaving Well" "Article III life tenure is not a shield for misconduct in chambers. It is a constitutional trust conditioned on good behavior." Reason · Jun 10
Impeachment sought against federal judge over alleged sex in chambers, lying to investigators Republicans in Congress are introducing impeachment resolutions against a federal judge in Atlanta The Independent UK · Jun 9
James Talarico Adds Unexpected Ally to Senate Bid With Endorsement From Ken Paxton's Impeachment Lawyer Cogdell said on his podcast that political unity is needed now more than at any point in his lifetime and that he believes Talarico can help achieve it. Latin Times · Jun 8
Talarico lands endorsement from lawyer who defended Paxton in impeachment, securities fraud cases Dan Cogdell, who represented Paxton for nearly a decade in two high-profile cases, said his former client “has lost sight of his core mission.” The Texas Tribune · Jun 8
Congress Needs To Investigate Judge Who Lied About Having Sex With Police Officer [This essay is co-authored with Professor Arthur Hellman and Gabe Roth, Executive Director of Fix the Court. Their biographies are… The post Congress Needs To Investigate Judge Who Lied About Having Sex With Police Officer appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · Jun 5
Will the Supreme Court Review Judge Newman's Stealth Impeachment? The Court should grant cert on the important separation of powers issue raised by her long-running, allegedly "temporary suspension" from case assignments. Reason · Jun 4
If Judge Ross's "Improper Sexual Activity" "Greatly Damage[s] [Her] Credibility as a Judge," Does That Satisfy the Standard for Impeachment? Another guest post from Professor Arthur Hellman. Reason · Jun 4
Secret Service Intervention Fails as Federal Judge Rejects Claims About a Specific Political Protest Banner The judge ruled that ‘86 47’ is actually a call for Trump’s impeachment and removal from office. The Mary Sue · Jun 3
Court Issues Temporary Restraining Order Protecting Group Flying "8647" Flag The flag, in context, likely doesn't fit within the First Amendment exception for true threats of illegal conduct or incitement of illegal conduct. [UPDATE: I had originally called this a preliminary injunction, but it is technically a temporary restraining order.] Reason · Jun 2
'Fire Everyone at Smithsonian': Trump Ally Urges Staff Purge After False Nixon Impeachment Claim Roger Stone demands Smithsonian staff dismissals after a Nixon biography error at the 'America's Presidents' exhibit, sparking political controversy and public debate. International Business Times UK · May 31
Trump demands impeachment for judge who blocked Kennedy Center changes IN FULL The Independent UK · May 31
What's Next for Judge Eleanor Ross? A 2009 Impeachment May Provide Some Clues A guest post from Professor Arthur Hellman Reason · May 30
Newt Gingrich finally admits the truth about impeaching Bill Clinton, 27 years too late A rare political rethink We Got This Covered · May 28
The Independent UK · May 27 Newt Gingrich admits that it was a mistake to impeach Bill Clinton over Monica Lewinsky sex scandal Gingrich led the impeachment inquiry into Clinton despite later admitting to having an extramarital affair with a congressional staffer at the same time
AAP · May 26 Why a scandal involving money in a couch has South Africa's president facing possible impeachment The leader of Africa's most developed economy is facing impeachment proceedings
The Independent UK · May 26 Why a scandal involving money in a couch has South Africa’s president facing possible impeachment The leader of Africa’s most developed economy is facing impeachment proceedings
Reason · May 26 Today in Supreme Court History: May 26, 1868 5/26/1868: Senate acquitted President Andrew Johnson and adjourned as court of impeachment. Chief Justice Chase presided over that trial. Johnson… The post Today in Supreme Court History: May 26, 1868 appeared first on Reason.com.
Reason · May 21 Trump's Corruption Is Brazen, Obvious, and Costly. Will Enough Republicans Try To Stop Him? Impeachment is the appropriate remedy for this type of outright violation of the public trust.
International Business Times UK · May 20 Trump Backs Impeached Texas AG Who Said Uvalde Was 'God's Plan' and Whose Wife Left Him on Biblical Grounds Donald Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton has reignited focus on Paxton's controversial past, including a public divorce and impeachment, just before the Texas Senate primary runoff.
International Business Times UK · May 17 Trump Declares Sacked Senator's Career 'OVER!' — But Defiant Bill Cassidy Fires Back, Calling Him 'Not Qualified' Senator Bill Cassidy's primary defeat in Louisiana highlights Donald Trump's continued sway over the Republican Party as candidates loyal to him advance, marking the end of Cassidy's political career.
International Business Times · May 17 Trump Critic Senator Cassidy Defeated In Republican Louisiana Primary Cassidy had voted to convict the US President Donald Trump during his 2021 impeachment trial linked to the January 6 Capitol attack that year.
The Economic Times · May 17 Louisiana primary election results, winners: Can sitting Republican Senator Bill Cassidy win against Donald Trump-backed candidate Julia Letlow? Bill Cassidy Louisiana primary election results: Republican Senator's vote in favor of convicting Donald Trump after his 2021 impeachment over the January 6 Capitol siege has shadowed Cassidy throughout his second Senate term.
Roll Call · May 16 Cassidy loses GOP primary in Louisiana as Trump-backed Letlow, Fleming make runoff Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy, who voted to convict Donald Trump at his 2021 impeachment trial, lost his bid for reelection Saturday after failing to make a primary runoff in Louisiana. Cassidy, a physician turned politician, was trailing in third place with about 25 percent of the vote when The Associated…
International Business Times UK · May 16 'Congress Could Impeach' Trump Over $1.7B Fund Drawn from Public Money, Says Melber MSNBC host Ari Melber suggests impeachment for Trump over a $1.7 billion fund, raising concerns about executive power and taxpayer money usage amid political tensions.