The U.S. Justice Department's misconduct complaint against Judge James Boasberg has been dismissed by a judge from the Sixth Circuit. The DOJ accused Boasberg, an Obama appointee, of making prejudicial comments about former President Donald Trump during a judicial conference, which allegedly undermined judicial integrity. The complaint, filed in July 2025 by Attorney General Pam Bondi’s office, claimed that Boasberg made inappropriate remarks warning about Trump’s potential disregard for federal court rulings and the risk of a constitutional crisis. These comments were made in the context of Boasberg’s rulings against Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act, including restrictions on deportations and efforts to pursue contempt proceedings against administration officials. Despite the accusations, the Sixth Circuit judge Jeffrey Sutton ruled that the DOJ failed to provide sufficient evidence of prejudicial statements, emphasizing that such discussions among judges are normal and part of candid judicial conversations. Sutton clarified that expressing concerns about executive compliance with judicial orders is common and not prejudicial. The case highlights ongoing legal debates surrounding the use of the Alien Enemies Act and the judicial conduct of Judge Boasberg.