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Potential impeachment proceedings have been raised against a federal judge appointed by President Obama, following a ruling that reportedly conflicts with a Supreme Court decision.
Available reporting does not name the judge, identify the case, or specify which Supreme Court ruling the lower-court decision allegedly contradicts.
The reported basis The judge holds an appointment made by the Obama administration.
The ruling reportedly conflicts with an existing Supreme Court decision, and that conflict is the stated rationale for the impeachment discussion. The proceedings remain at the potential stage as of available reporting.
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