Emil Bove’s Record Disqualifies Him from a Lifetime Judicial Post

Reject Emil Bove’s Confirmation Based on Ethics Complaints and Professional Rebuke I respectfully urge you to vote against the confirmation of Emil Bove to the federal judiciary. His record is marred by credible and disturbing allegations of professional misconduct, with strong opposition coming from across the legal and judicial community. Ethics Complaints and Allegations of Political Misconduct Emil Bove is currently the subject of formal ethics complaints filed with both the New York Attorney Grievance Committee and the Department of Justice’s Office of Professional Responsibility. These filings cite his role in allegedly engineering the dismissal of criminal charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams as part of a politically motivated deal tied to immigration enforcement. The allegations, if substantiated, would constitute a profound breach of ethical duties. Federal Judges and DOJ Attorneys Have Sounded the Alarm A group of former federal judges and veteran Department of Justice prosecutors submitted letters to the Senate Judiciary Committee detailing Bove’s pattern of misconduct, including allegations that he encouraged defiance of lawful court orders. These letters describe his behavior as reckless, inappropriate for the bench, and damaging to the integrity of the justice system. When individuals with decades of nonpartisan experience at the highest levels of the judiciary raise these concerns, they must be taken seriously. Unfit for a Lifetime Appointment Confirming a nominee who faces active ethics reviews and widespread professional condemnation would further erode public confidence in the courts. At this critical time for our democracy, we cannot afford to install on the bench someone whose integrity is in serious doubt. For the sake of the rule of law, judicial independence, and public trust, I urge you to vote no on Emil Bove’s confirmation.