On February 10, 2026, the U.S. Justice Department said it asked federal prosecutors to identify the “most egregious” cases of judges allegedly obstructing President Donald Trump’s agenda, information the department says could help Congress consider responses including impeachment referrals. The move escalates the administration’s public campaign against judges who have blocked parts of its immigration and other policies, with DOJ describing the rulings as “judicial activism,” while critics argue the effort pressures a coequal branch of government. The article notes that impeachment of federal judges is rare in U.S. history and highlights recent impeachment resolutions targeting Chief U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, alongside a prior public rebuke from Chief Justice John Roberts warning that impeachment is not an appropriate reaction to disagreement with court decisions.