Representatives Andrew Clyde and Eli Crane have launched a task force to combat what they call "judicial activism" and hold "rogue judges" accountable. The initiative aims to unite members of Congress in exposing judges perceived as obstructing the Trump administration's agenda through legal challenges. Representative Clyde, who previously drafted impeachment articles against Judge John McConnell for his handling of a Trump lawsuit, emphasized the task force's goal of impeaching such judges.

Representative Crane, who has also initiated impeachment proceedings against a judge involved in Trump-related litigation, echoed Clyde's sentiments, arguing that these judges are acting as political figures and undermining the will of the people who elected President Trump. He stressed Congress's constitutional power to impeach and convict these judges.

This action follows a series of impeachment efforts by Republican representatives against judges presiding over Trump-related cases. Representative Andy Ogles, for example, introduced articles of impeachment against Judge Amir Ali for his ruling on foreign aid funds. This ruling was later paused by Chief Justice John Roberts.

The task force arises amid a wave of lawsuits targeting President Trump's executive orders and directives, encompassing issues like birthright citizenship, government spending cuts, and personnel decisions. Clyde has argued that such judicial pushback ultimately harms the American public, who elected Trump and support his agenda.