Impeaching Deborah Boardman, Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

House Resolution

H.Res. 818

119th Congress

Impeaching Deborah Boardman, Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 17, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Chip Roy

R - TX

Cosponsors

16

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Law

Summary

Articles of impeachment against Judge Deborah Boardman of the U.S. District Court for Maryland for sentencing a defendant who attempted to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Kavanaugh to 8 years instead of the DOJ-recommended 30 years. Alleges judicial misconduct.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

Articles of impeachment against Judge Deborah Boardman of the U.S. District Court for Maryland for sentencing a defendant who attempted to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Kavanaugh to 8 years instead of the DOJ-recommended 30 years. Alleges judicial misconduct.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Impeaches Judge Boardman for alleged judicial misconduct
Cites 8-year sentence vs. DOJ recommended 30 years
Involves 2022 attempted assassination of Justice Kavanaugh
Alleges judge allowed ideology to influence sentencing
Charges violation of good behavior standard for judges

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Would initiate impeachment proceedings in the House Judiciary Committee if adopted. Judge Boardman would face potential removal from office. Sets precedent for congressional review of judicial sentencing decisions.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Law

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

818, 119th Congress (2025). "Impeaching Deborah Boardman, Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, for high crimes and misdemeanors.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-818