(opinion)
Chief Judge James Boasberg’s ruling to block the deportation of alleged Tren de Aragua gang members isn’t just a legal misstep—it’s a judicial disgrace dripping with the blood of undisclosed bias. By slapping a temporary restraining order on the Trump administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act, Boasberg didn’t just halt the removal of Venezuelan thugs; he waved a red flag over his own integrity. Hiding behind the wartime limits of a 1798 law, he prioritized arcane technicalities over the safety of Americans terrorized by gang violence and death—all while burying a glaring conflict of interest that should’ve booted him off the case.
The stench comes from his daughter, Katherine, a “capacity building associate” at Partners for Justice, a left-wing nonprofit that thrives on coddling criminals and railing against incarceration. With 76% of its funding from government grants, this outfit—known for opposing the Laken Riley Act and deportation hardlines—stands to gain if criminal aliens stay put. That’s not a mutted moan; it’s a screaming siren. Yet Boasberg, a 23-year judicial veteran, didn’t disclose this, flouting the Code of Conduct for United States Judges. Canon 3C(1)(d) isn’t a suggestion—it mandates recusal when a relative’s interests might be “substantially affected.” His silence isn’t oversight; it’s a calculated dodge, shredding the ethical bedrock of impartiality.
Judicial ethics don’t bend for a judge’s résumé. Boasberg’s history of measured rulings—Trump cases, FISA warrants—means squat when he cherry-picks transparency. The Alien Enemies Act’s wartime roots are fair game for debate, but shielding gang members with tattoos as their résumé, while his daughter’s career aligns with the outcome? That’s not restraint; it’s a favor cloaked in legalese. Flights to El Salvador took off anyway, exposing his order as toothless posturing—and his bias as indefensible.
This isn’t about party lines; it’s about trust. When a judge’s family ties dovetail with a ruling that endangers communities, skepticism isn’t optional—it’s survival. Boasberg must recuse himself and face a reckoning. Anything less mocks justice and leaves America vulnerable. The bench isn’t a family business; it’s a public shield. Time to wield it.
Great to hear the truth. I only hope that the type of so called justice ends along with Boasberg’s legal career. The man is a disgrace to the legal system.