In the United States, a federal appeals court has dismissed a misconduct complaint against U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg. The complaint, filed by the Justice Department, alleged that Judge Boasberg made comments during a judicial conference in March 2025 that suggested the Trump administration could trigger a constitutional crisis by disregarding federal court rulings. The controversy stemmed from Boasberg's role in blocking deportation flights aimed at sending migrants to a notorious prison in El Salvador under wartime authorities. This tension highlighted the increasing discord between the judiciary and the executive branch during the Trump administration. Chief Judge Jeffrey S. Sutton of the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, who dismissed the complaint on December 19, noted that the Justice Department failed to provide adequate evidence regarding the allegations against Boasberg. Sutton criticized the DOJ's claims as a