President Trump called for Judge James Boasberg's impeachment after Boasberg temporarily blocked the deportation of Venezuelan migrants under the Alien Enemies Act, which Trump's administration had sought to use for the deportations.

Chief Justice John Roberts issued a statement emphasizing that impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreements over judicial decisions, highlighting the importance of the normal appellate review process.

Trump's actions have raised concerns about judicial independence, as they may intimidate judges and undermine the judiciary's role in checking executive power. Chief Justice Roberts has highlighted threats to judicial independence, including disinformation and intimidation.

The likelihood of Judge Boasberg being impeached is low. Impeachment requires a simple majority in the House and a two-thirds majority in the Senate, which is challenging given the current political landscape. Historically, Congress has been reluctant to impeach judges solely for their rulings.