House resolution initiates impeachment proceedings against U.S. District Judge Eleanor Louise Ross

Original title: Impeaching Eleanor Louise Ross, Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

Last action · June 9, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.Sponsors: Andrew Clyde and 22 others

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What This Bill Would Do

The House of Representatives has introduced a resolution to impeach Eleanor Louise Ross, a judge for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, citing allegations of . The measure has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary for further review.

Why it matters

This resolution marks the formal beginning of a constitutional process that could lead to the removal of a federal judge from office, impacting the administration of justice in the Northern District of Georgia.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Eleanor Louise Ross

The judge is the subject of the impeachment resolution, which initiates a formal process regarding her tenure.

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House Committee on the Judiciary

The committee is tasked with the procedural review and investigation of the impeachment charges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for a judge to be impeached?

Impeachment is the formal process by which the House of Representatives charges a civil officer, such as a federal judge, with misconduct. It is the first step in a process that can lead to removal from office.

What happens after a resolution is referred to the Judiciary Committee?

The committee will typically investigate the allegations, hold hearings, and decide whether to report the resolution to the full House for a vote.

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Jun 9, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 9, 2026House
Submitted in House

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