Breaking news: Chief justice rebukes judge impeachment calls after Trump demands judge’s removal

President Trump called for the impeachment of a judge who sought to pause deportation flights.

View in browser March 18, 2025, 1:18 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Haiyun Jiang for The New York Times Roberts Rebukes Calls for Judge's Impeachment After Trump Remark Chief Justice John Roberts made the rare public statement after President Trump said a judge who paused a deportation order should be impeached and called him a "Radical Left Lunatic." Follow live updates More coverage A judge ordered deportation planes to turn around. The White House didn't listen. → President Trump pulled Secret Service protection from Hunter and Ashley Biden. → Do Americans approve of President Trump? Here's what the latest polls say. → Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018