Judge James Boasberg is under fire from conservatives for living in a wealthy D.C. neighborhood on a federal salary, prompting comments from Elon Musk.
The backlash follows Boasberg’s opposition to the Trump administration’s March 2025 deportation policy targeting alleged gang members under the Alien Enemies Act. A viral post by reporter Paul Sperry questioned his finances, which critics debunked by noting he bought the home decades ago while in private practice. The White House and DOJ officials, including Karoline Leavitt and AG Pam Bondi, accused Boasberg of political bias and overreach. A New York Post piece also targeted his daughter’s nonprofit ties. Despite the controversy, deportations continue, though the DOJ voiced frustration over delays.
