The U.S. Justice Department filed a misconduct complaint on July 28, 2025, against Chief U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, a prominent judge based in Washington, D.C. The complaint relates to Boasberg's handling of a key deportation case involving the Alien Enemies Act. Judge Boasberg has previously ruled against deportation efforts associated with former President Donald Trump's administration, which reportedly drew Trump's ire. The Justice Department's action marks a formal accusation of judicial misconduct against Boasberg, who oversees significant federal cases in the district. The complaint was publicly confirmed by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and has been widely reported by multiple news outlets.