HRES 145119th CongressIn Committee

Impeaching Paul Adam Engelmayer, United States District Court Judge for the Southern District of New York, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

Introduced: Feb 21, 2025

Standard Summary

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H. Res. 145 is a House of Representatives resolution introduced in the 119th Congress that seeks to impeach Paul Adam Engelmayer, a United States District Court Judge for the Southern District of New York, for “high crimes and misdemeanors.” The resolution introduces an Article of Impeachment titled “abuse of power,” arguing that the judge violated his oath, abused his judicial authority, and acted with bias to advance personal and political interests. It claims Engelmayer interfered with the will of the people and took political actions outside the scope of his duties, specifically citing two actions involving access to Department of the Treasury data. The resolution directs that the Article of Impeachment be exhibited to the Senate and notes that the measure was introduced in the House and referred to the Judiciary Committee for consideration. As a House resolution, it does not by itself remove the judge; impeachment would proceed to a Senate trial if the House approves articles.

Key Points

1The resolution impeaches Judge Paul Adam Engelmayer for high crimes and misdemeanors, asserting abuse of power and breach of oath.
2Article I (abuse of power) claims Engelmayer knowingly and willfully used his judicial position to advance personal interests and political gain, compromising impartiality.
3Specific alleged actions cited:
4- Preventing access by President Trump and Secretary Bessent to Treasury data systems containing sensitive financial information.
5- Preventing access by political appointees, government employees, and others to Treasury payment records and related data systems containing identifying or confidential information.
6The document argues these actions show apparent bias and favoritism, constituting an abuse of judicial power and undermining the judiciary’s impartial functioning.
7The House resolution declares Engelmayer guilty of high crimes and misdemeanors and calls for removal from office; it also provides that the Article of Impeachment be exhibited to the Senate.
8Procedural context: The resolution was introduced February 21, 2025, by Rep. Crane (and others) and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected- The federal judiciary, particularly Judge Engelmayer, and the administration of justice in the Southern District of New York. If impeached and later convicted, the judge could be removed from office.Secondary group/area affected- Government accountability and executive-branch interactions, including named public figures (the President and a Treasury official) within the narrative of alleged misconduct.Additional impacts- Political and institutional implications for checks and balances: impeachment is a political process that requires a two-thirds Senate conviction to remove a judge, after which the Senate would conduct a trial.- Public trust and perceptions of judicial independence: such a resolution, especially with specific, controversial accusations, could influence public perceptions of the judiciary and the optics of political interference in judicial matters.- Precedent and discourse: the resolution would contribute to ongoing debates about the appropriate limits of judicial power and the accountability mechanisms available to address alleged abuses.

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