Two Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee have called for an investigation into the judicial nominee Emil Bove, following allegations linked to his conduct. Senators Adam Schiff and Cory Booker have written to William Blier, the acting inspector general of the Justice Department, requesting an inquiry into claims that Bove may have defied court orders related to immigration policies at the executive level. This move comes as Bove, nominated by President Donald Trump, faces pressure from a growing number of allegations.
Bove is facing accusations that he suggested ignoring court orders that could limit the administration’s aggressive stance on immigration and deportation. A meeting between Judiciary Committee staff and lawyers for a new whistleblower was reported on Monday, with the third individual to publicly question Bove’s suitability for the federal bench. Schiff and Booker, in their letter to Blier, emphasized the need for Senate knowledge before any final vote on Bove’s nomination, arguing that the allegations should disqualify him from a lifetime appointment.
While Schiff and Booker have stated support for the claims that Bove abused his authority, the potential outcome is uncertain, as the outcome hinges on the support of enough Republican senators. Meanwhile, the Senate is expected to vote on Bove’s nomination this week, but it remains unclear when the final decision will be made. A spokesperson for the Judiciary Committee’s chair, Chuck Grassley, has dismissed the latest allegations as a bad faith effort to derail the nomination.
Despite the anticipated opposition from some GOP senators, including Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, the confirmation process continues as the Senate moves forward on other nominations. With just three Republican senators opposed, the possibility of Vice President JD Vance breaking a tie remains open, though the process is still in motion.