alexis simpson: Yes. Samuel Chase was impeached in 1804 (though acquitted by the Senate). However that case was quite partisan, and his acquittal is thought to have helped establish the concept of a politically independent judiciary (lol)

Glad to see some members of Congress taking the issue seriously.

Genuine question: they're impeachable? I thought the whole problem was there's no method to remove them.

Yes. Samuel Chase was impeached in 1804 (though acquitted by the Senate). However that case was quite partisan, and his acquittal is thought to have helped establish the concept of a politically independent judiciary (lol)

Lol indeed! Thanks for educating me.

I like playing armchair teacher (makes me feel smart)

Fucking same.

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