Model Impeachment Articles Against AG Todd Blanche
Model Articles of Impeachment Against Attorney General Todd Blanche for the 120th Congress
In short: The Biazzo Law Government Oversight Program has prepared a model House resolution with four articles of impeachment against Attorney General Todd Blanche. It is written for Members of the incoming 120th Congress and their staff and counsel. The articles cover his conduct at the Justice Department, as Deputy Attorney General, Acting Attorney General, and Attorney General, from the start of his service through November 3, 2026. They are not exhaustive. Each allegation rests on court rulings, court filings, or the public record. Any Member or office may use them in whole or in part, free of charge and without attribution.
Key facts at a glance
What it is | A model House resolution (H. Res.) with four articles of impeachment, in House format |
Written for | Members of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 120th Congress, their personal and committee staff, and committee counsel |
Period covered | Mr. Blanche's service at the Justice Department through November 3, 2026 |
Sources | Federal court rulings and dockets, congressional testimony, Justice Department regulations, and public reporting |
Format | Word and PDF, ready to paste into a Member's draft |
Cost | Free. No permission or attribution needed |
Download | [Model Impeachment Articles of Attorney General Todd Blanche (PDF)](LINK) · [(DOCX)](LINK) |
Companion drafts |
What do the model articles cover?
Article | Charge | Principal grounds | Key sources |
I | Abuse of power: surrendering the interests of the United States to the personal interests of the President | The Department did not defend the United States for 109 days in the President's $10 billion suit against the IRS. A $1.776 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" was ordered from the permanent judgment appropriation, with awards no court could review. A release barred claims against the President, his family, and his companies. The court found the suit collusive and referred the matter to disciplinary authorities. | Trump v. IRS, No. 1:26-cv-20609 (S.D. Fla.) (order of July 13, 2026); 31 U.S.C. 1304; Art. I, § 9, cl. 7; Senate testimony |
II | Abuse of power: vindictive and retaliatory use of prosecutorial power | A reopened prosecution that a court dismissed as vindictive. A second indictment of a former FBI Director based on a social media photograph. Grand jury subpoenas to reporters without disclosing that the records belonged to journalists. Subpoenas to the Federal Reserve that a court quashed as issued primarily to harass. Dismissals of FBI agents. Grand jury misconduct in a protest case. | United States v. Abrego Garcia (M.D. Tenn., dismissed May 22, 2026); United States v. Comey (E.D.N.C.); 28 C.F.R. 50.10; Bacon v. Patel, No. 1:26-cv-03604 (D.D.C.); United States v. Rabbitt (N.D. Ill.) |
III | Interference with the administration of federal elections | Weeks before the midterms, a suit sought to set aside more than 20,000 mailed ballots in California based on an unvalidated list, relying on a criminal statute for civil relief. The district court, the Ninth Circuit, and the Supreme Court each denied relief. | United States v. California (C.D. Cal.); No. 26A624 (U.S. Nov. 2, 2026); 18 U.S.C. 611; Art. I, § 4 |
IV | Obstruction of state investigations of killings by federal agents | After federal officers shot and killed two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis, the Department reversed its cooperation with Minnesota investigators. It blocked scene access despite a state warrant, withheld evidence and officer identities, and then "indefinitely paused" evidence sharing on September 10, 2026. | Minnesota v. DOJ, No. 1:26-cv-01007 (D.D.C., pending) |
Each article invokes the impeachment standard of Article II, § 4, and the oath of office in 5 U.S.C. 3331. Each closes with the traditional prayer for impeachment, trial, removal, and disqualification. Article I also invokes the Appropriations Clause, Article II the Due Process Clause and the First Amendment, and Article III the Elections Clause.
How were the articles built, and what is their scope?
The articles were built from the record rather than from conclusions. Each specification cites a court ruling, a docket, a regulation, or sworn or public testimony, and states what happened, when, and in which court. Where a court has made findings, as in the collusive-suit ruling, the vindictive-prosecution dismissal, and the quashed Federal Reserve subpoenas, the articles report them. Where a matter is still pending, as in Minnesota v. DOJ and Bacon v. Patel, they say so.
The articles are not exhaustive. They focus on conduct that is well documented and that bears directly on the impartial administration of justice. Other matters may warrant inquiry. A House investigation, with subpoena power and sworn testimony, can confirm Mr. Blanche's personal role in each matter, develop facts the public record does not show, and add or narrow charges accordingly.
Is this partisan?
No. Impeachment is a constitutional process, not a partisan one. The same standards apply to any Attorney General of any party. The articles do not rest on policy disagreements. They focus on the misuse of public office for private benefit, retaliation against critics, interference with the counting of lawful ballots, and obstruction of investigations into the deaths of U.S. citizens. These are matters on which Members of both parties have taken an oath to act. The articles describe court findings and documented facts, and they leave guilt to be determined under the Constitution's process.
Can I use the model articles?
Yes. The model articles are free to use in whole or in part. Members, staff, and counsel need no permission or attribution. You may introduce them as drafted, use one article, combine them with your own, borrow specifications, or simply use them as a research map. You may also decide to use none of them.
How might a House office or committee use these articles?
As an introduced resolution. A Member can adapt the text and introduce it. It is formatted in House style for that purpose.
As an investigative roadmap. Committee counsel can treat each specification as a line of inquiry and identify the witnesses, records, and court files needed to confirm it.
As a records checklist. Offices can send preservation and production requests covering the matters each article describes, beginning on January 3, 2027.
As a legislative guide. Several articles correspond to reforms in our model bills for the 120th Congress, including Judgment Fund controls, Justice Department integrity, election administration, and federal-state cooperation after use of force.
For the American public: what are model articles of impeachment?
The Constitution gives the House of Representatives "the sole Power of Impeachment" and the Senate "the sole Power to try all Impeachments." It allows the impeachment of "all civil Officers of the United States," including Cabinet officers such as the Attorney General, for "Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors." Art. I, § 2, cl. 5; Art. I, § 3, cl. 6; Art. II, § 4.
Model articles are a draft that a Member of Congress can review, change, or set aside. They charge no one and decide nothing. Only a Member can introduce articles of impeachment. Only a majority of the House can adopt them, and only two-thirds of the Senate can convict. The process gives the official notice of the charges, a chance to respond, and a public trial.
We publish model articles to help Congress do its constitutional work. Congressional staff are stretched thin, and a clear, sourced draft saves time. Even when an impeachment does not end in removal, it can establish a public record of what happened, deter future misconduct, and reaffirm that no official is above the law. For more, see How Impeachment Works and Why It Matters Without Conviction.
Let's talk
I'm happy to walk your office through the articles, the court records behind them, or how to adapt the text for your Member. That can be a short call with staff or a longer working session with committee counsel, at no charge and with no obligation. Please contact Biazzo Law or call (703) 297-5777 to schedule a time.
Companion resources
Frequently asked questions
What are model articles of impeachment? A draft House resolution that Members and staff can review, adapt, and introduce. It charges no one until a Member introduces it and the House votes.
What period do the Blanche articles cover? Mr. Blanche's conduct at the Justice Department, as Deputy Attorney General, Acting Attorney General, and Attorney General, from the start of his service through November 3, 2026.
Can a Cabinet officer be impeached? Yes. Article II, § 4 applies to "all civil Officers of the United States." The House impeached Secretary of War William Belknap in 1876 and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in 2024.
Do I need permission to use the articles? No. They are free to use in whole or in part, without attribution.
Are these articles the final word on the facts? No. They rest on court rulings and the public record as of November 3, 2026. A House investigation should confirm each fact and Mr. Blanche's personal role, and the articles should be updated as cases are decided.
Is Biazzo Law affiliated with any party or campaign? No. The Government Oversight Program is nonpartisan. In the interest of transparency, Biazzo Law publicly opposed Mr. Blanche's nomination as Attorney General.
These model articles are provided for legislative drafting assistance and public education. They are not legal advice and do not create an attorney-client relationship. They describe allegations and court findings; no official has been impeached or convicted on these articles, and every person is entitled to due process.
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