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

Enumerated powers · passes

The House of Representatives has the sole power of impeachment under Article I, Section 2, Clause 5. This resolution is a direct exercise of that enumerated power. The subject matter—abuse of presidential powers—is within the scope of 'high crimes and misdemeanors' as historically understood. The resolution does not exceed the House's authority.

Bill of Rights · passes · severity: minor

The resolution itself does not infringe upon any rights protected by the Bill of Rights. However, it alleges that the President allowed ICE and CBP to violate the First, Fourth, and Fifth Amendments. If true, those actions would be unconstitutional, but the resolution is a remedy, not a violation. The resolution's allegations are consistent with the Bill of Rights, as it seeks to hold the President accountable for alleged violations.

Individual liberty · passes

The resolution does not restrict individual sovereignty. It is a governmental action aimed at checking executive power. The allegations of rights violations, if true, would have restricted individual sovereignty, but the resolution itself is a protective measure. The burden is on the government to justify any restriction, and here the resolution is not restricting rights but rather addressing alleged abuses.

Decentralization · passes

Impeachment is a federal function explicitly assigned to the House of Representatives by the Constitution. It cannot be handled by individuals, local communities, or states. The resolution does not consolidate power upward; it is a check on the executive branch by the legislative branch, which is a constitutional design to prevent consolidation of power. The four-question test is not applicable to this unique constitutional mechanism.

Due process and takings · passes

The resolution does not bypass due process or take property. Impeachment is a political process, not a criminal trial, and the Constitution provides for the Senate to conduct a trial with the Chief Justice presiding. The resolution itself does not deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process. The allegations of Fifth Amendment violations by ICE and CBP, if true, would be a separate matter, but the resolution is not a violation of due process.