Andrew Ogles (R-TN)
Impeaching Allison Dale Burroughs, a judge of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
A Republican resolution with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
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- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution calls for the impeachment of Allison Dale Burroughs, a judge of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. The resolution alleges that she committed high crimes and misdemeanors by issuing a stay on a presidential determination to end temporary protected status for Somalia. It claims she defied federal law and the authority of the Supreme Court. Furthermore, the text asserts she usurped presidential authority and ignored congressional intent regarding judicial review. The resolution concludes that she is unfit to hold her office and should be removed.
Yes
- Scored +5
Does this give the federal government more power?
The resolution asserts presidential authority over judicial review regarding immigration status.
The opposite· 3 of 4
- Scored -5
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The resolution targets a judge who issued a stay protecting status for Somali immigrants.
- Scored -5
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?
The resolution targets the removal of a judge who issued a stay to protect the status of immigrants from Somalia.
- Scored -3
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?
The resolution seeks to eliminate judicial review of certain executive determinations.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Upholding Legislative Intent: By addressing the stay issued by Judge Burroughs, the resolution seeks to enforce the intent of Congress found in section 244(b)(5)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which states there is no judicial review for determinations regarding the termination of temporary protected status. (Article I)
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Preserving Presidential Authority: The resolution aims to protect the authority delegated to the President of the United States to determine whether to extend temporary protected status. (Article I)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Impact on Status Determinations: The resolution targets a stay that was issued regarding the President's determination to end temporary protected status for the nation of Somalia. (Article I)
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Addressing Allegations of Discrimination: The resolution identifies that the judge entertained allegations of racial and national-origin discrimination which the text describes as spurious. (Article I)
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — The resolution targets a judge who issued a stay protecting status for Somali immigrants. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Limiting judicial review may impact those relying on temporary status protections.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — The resolution targets the removal of a judge who issued a stay to protect the status of immigrants from Somalia.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The resolution asserts presidential authority over judicial review regarding immigration status. Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The resolution seeks to eliminate judicial review of certain executive determinations.
- 8/3/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.