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Democratic Rep. Al Green Files Articles of Impeachment

PUBLISHED Aug 25, 2026, 12:52 PM ET

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Rep. Al Green filed an impeachment resolution Monday accusing President Donald Trump of abusing presidential power through federal immigration enforcement. H.Res. 1486 alleges that Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection operated without accountability and cites four deaths during enforcement operations, according to Green’s office. The filing does not itself impeach Trump; it is a congressional resolution seeking impeachment for alleged high crimes and misdemeanors. Separately, Air Force Maj. Jason Watson was formally charged Monday under the Uniform Code of Military Justice after two arrests linked to public criticism of Trump. According to a charging document shared with CNN, Watson faces three Article 88 counts involving alleged contemptuous remarks, five Article 92 counts alleging disobedience of orders, and two Article 133 counts alleging conduct unbecoming an officer. The Air Force confirmed the charges and said Watson remains in pretrial confinement. Both developments remain subject to legal proceedings.

By James Porter | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On December 6 2017 Green introduced impeachment articles targeting Trump.
On January 19 2018 Green reintroduced impeachment articles against Trump.
On July 2019 Green introduced another impeachment resolution against Trump.
On December 18 2019 House impeached Trump on Ukraine-related charges.
On January 13 2021 House impeached Trump after Capitol attack.
On June 2025 Green filed impeachment article over Iran strikes.
On July 1 2026 Watson protested impeachment outside Capitol, uniformed.
On August 17 2026 Watson criticized Trump during CNN interview.
On August 18 2026 Watson entered pretrial confinement after arrest.
On August 24 2026 Green filed H.Res. 1486 against Trump.
On August 24 2026 Air Force charged Watson with ten offenses.
On August 25 2026 current coverage reported both developments nationally.
Over coming days Congress may determine whether Green’s resolution advances.
Over coming weeks military prosecutors may decide Watson’s court-martial path.
Over coming months impeachment support may remain limited without bipartisan backing.
Over coming years Watson’s case may influence military speech precedent.

News Intelligence

Immediate US impact: Political confrontation intensifies over immigration enforcement and military political expression.
Possible long-term US impact: Proceedings could shape congressional oversight and military speech boundaries.
Most affected groups: Immigrants, federal agents, military personnel, Congress, and affected communities.
Reader priority: Readers should prioritize primary documents, charging records, and independently reported procedural updates.