Representative Elise Stefanik, the House GOP Conference Chair and a prominent ally of former President Donald Trump, has filed a misconduct complaint against D.C. District Judge Beryl Howell. Stefanik is seeking an ethics probe into Howell's alleged inappropriate conduct and partisan remarks made during a speech she gave while accepting an award.

In her complaint, Stefanik accused Judge Howell of interfering in the election process and undermining the public's trust in the judiciary. She claimed that Howell's speech was highly inappropriate and insinuated that re-electing President Trump would lead to fascism in America, without directly mentioning his name. Stefanik also raised concerns about Howell's personal relationships with Obama-era Attorney General Loretta Lynch and current Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, who were present at the event.

Stefanik highlighted Howell's role as chief judge of the D.C. District Court from 2016 until March of this year. On her last day in office, Howell reportedly handed over communications between President Trump and his lawyer to Special Counsel Jack Smith as part of the investigation into the former president's handling of classified documents. She also compelled the lawyer to testify before a grand jury. Stefanik suggested that these actions were politically motivated.

Furthermore, Howell has drawn criticism for her comments regarding lenient sentencing recommendations for the January 6 protesters involved in the U.S. Capitol riot. Stefanik argued that Howell's praise of Deputy Attorney General Monaco, who oversees the Jan. 6 criminal prosecutions, further demonstrated her bias and lack of political neutrality.

This is not the first time that Stefanik has filed an ethics complaint against a judge. Previously, she lodged a complaint against New York Supreme Court Judge Arthur Engoron for his handling of a civil case involving former President Trump and the Trump Organization.

Stefanik stated her concerns to Fox News Digital, asserting that Judge Howell's speech and personal relationships with partisan figures compromised the integrity and impartiality of the judicial system.

Fox News Digital reached out to the Washington, D.C., court system for a response but did not receive an immediate reply.

The outcome of the ethics probe will determine the course of action regarding Judge Howell's conduct. The allegations raised by Stefanik underscore the ongoing debate surrounding judicial neutrality and highlights the increasingly partisan environment in which such issues are addressed.

As the investigation unfolds, stakeholders will closely monitor the proceedings to ensure the integrity and fairness of the judicial system remains intact.