The U.S. judge who temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from invoking wartime powers to deport migrants has for years handled high-stakes cases involving sensitive security or political issues - sometimes ruling in Trump's favor.

Federal Judge James “Jeb" Boasberg has a long history of handling politically charged cases, including Trump’s grand jury investigations, Jan. 6 sentencings, and surveillance reforms. Now, he’s facing impeachment calls after blocking Trump’s deportation orders.

US President Donald Trump called for the impeachment of Judge James Boasberg after he ordered the suspension of deportation flights carrying alleged Venezuelan gang members. Boasberg's ruling challenged the administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act,