The federal judge who ruled against Donald Trump's deportation plans and is now facing White House calls for his impeachment is no stranger to politically fraught cases — including ones involving the president.

Federal Judge James “Jeb" Boasberg has a long history of handling politically charged cases, including Trump’s grand jury investigations, Jan. 6 sentencings, and surveillance reforms. Now, he’s facing impeachment calls after blocking Trump’s deportation orders.

Judge Boasberg's role overseeing a new case that challenges the deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador has cast an even brighter light on the longtime judge.