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HRES 1486

Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

119th Congress Introduced by Al Green

H.Res.1486 seeks to impeach Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors, arguing abuses of power and threats to democracy tied to immigration enforcement and civil liberties.

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Bill Summary · HRES 1486

Purpose and intent

  • H.Res. 1486 seeks to impeach Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, alleging high crimes and misdemeanors arising from actions during his presidency. The resolution asserts that Trump has violated his oath to “preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution” and portrays him as a threat to democracy and the constitutional order.
  • The resolution references Article II, Section 4 (impeachment grounds) by arguing that impeachable offenses include abuses of power, violations of civil liberties, and actions undermining the rule of law and democratic governance.

Key provisions and changes

  • Impeachment findings: The House would find that Trump’s conduct constitutes high crimes and misdemeanors under the Constitution, based on:
    • Alleged misuse and transformation of immigration enforcement (ICE and CBP) into unaccountable, paramilitary forces operating with secrecy.
    • Unjustified killings by federal officers acting under Trump’s authority, with claims of coverups and lack of accountability.
    • Anonymity and lack of officer identification by ICE/CBP, undermining Fourth and Fifth Amendment protections and due process.
    • Suppression of First Amendment rights and civil liberties through actions by ICE/CBP.
    • Undermining judicial oversight and separation of powers by resisting court orders and hindering investigations.
  • Articles of impeachment: The resolution outlines Articles I (and references the prior impeachment that occurred on January 13, 2021 under H. Res. 24) as basis for continuing impeachment actions and for presenting the new Articles to the Senate.
  • Specific charges and narratives: The document provides detailed narrative examples and dates of alleged incidents (e.g., killings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Johan Sebastian Duran Guerrero) and alleged attempts to cover up these incidents, as supporting evidence for the impeachment Articles.
  • Constitutional framing: Emphasizes that high crimes and misdemeanors are not limited to criminal statutes and that impeachment is a political process to address injuries to society and the republic.

Who/what would be affected

  • Donald J. Trump: Subject of impeachment and possible removal from office if the House passes Articles and the Senate convicts.
  • The executive branch and federal immigration enforcement: The resolution centers on ICE and CBP activities and oversight, suggesting significant consequences for how these agencies are run if impeachment leads to post-impeachment reforms.
  • Oversight and judicial processes: The document argues for strengthening accountability mechanisms and maintaining separation of powers, which could influence future oversight, investigations, and interagency coordination.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: The resolution was introduced in the House on August 24, 2026 by Mr. Green of Texas and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Next steps (typical impeachment process):
    • The Judiciary Committee would review and potentially advance Articles of impeachment.
    • If reported favorably, the full House would consider and vote on Articles.
    • If the House approves Articles, the Senate would hold a trial; a two-thirds Senate vote would be required for removal from office.
  • Relation to prior impeachment: The resolution notes that Trump was previously impeached in January 2021 under H. Res. 24; this resolution seeks to address alleged high crimes and misdemeanors not cited in that earlier resolution.

Note: This summary presents the bill’s asserted rationale and proposed actions as written in the text. It does not reflect external opinions or outcomes of any impeachment proceedings.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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