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Judicial Independence

The United States Supreme Court Building in Washington, D.C., seat of the federal judiciary at the center of the 2025 impeachment threats.

Why 'Impeach This Judge' Threats Almost Never Work

The House has impeached only 15 federal judges since 1803, all for crimes like bribery or perjury. A 2025 wave of impeachment threats over rulings broke that pattern.

Politics  · 21 Aug 2026, 09:21  · Marcus Hale