The resolution would impeach President Donald John Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors and exhibit an article of impeachment to the Senate. The article alleges that his conduct caused a devolution of democracy into authoritarianism, including by undermining judicial independence, violating due process, denigrating Federal judges, disregarding separation of powers, and condoning noncompliance with Federal court orders. It concludes that he should be tried and removed from office.

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