Georgia GOP Rep. Clay Fuller announced he will introduce articles of impeachment against U.S. District Judge Eleanor L. Ross on Monday, citing serious misconduct.In a video posted Friday on X, Fuller called the Obama-appointed judge “unfit to sit on the federal bench” and said he has been working with House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on the impeachment resolution.
The effort follows a misconduct investigation by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit involving a federal district judge. The 11th Circuit’s public reports did not identify the judge by name. However, public commentators, legal observers, and media figures have identified Ross based on details contained in the reports.
Investigators found that the federal judge and a law enforcement official had sexual relations in the judge’s federal courthouse chambers during work hours, creating a disruptive environment for court staff and raising concerns about conflicts of interest and judicial ethics.
The investigation relied on visitor logs, security footage, witness interviews, and other evidence. According to the findings, the judge initially provided inaccurate information to investigators before later acknowledging the relationship. In February 2026, the 11th Circuit issued a private reprimand, describing the conduct as a “gross lack of judgment.”
Fuller’s impeachment resolution is expected to be referred to the House Judiciary Committee for consideration. Under the Constitution, impeachment requires approval by a majority of the House of Representatives, followed by a trial in the Senate.
