Overview

• A federal appeals court ruled against the Trump administration's attempt to overturn Judge James Boasberg's block on deportations under the Alien Enemies Act.
• Judge Boasberg, already at the center of controversy, has been assigned a lawsuit alleging Trump officials violated federal record-keeping laws by using Signal to discuss military plans.
• The Signal group chat scandal has raised concerns about transparency, as it included sensitive discussions, such as U.S. airstrike details in Yemen, shared on an encrypted app.
• Chief Justice John Roberts issued a rare public rebuke of Trump's calls for Boasberg's impeachment, emphasizing the judiciary's independence.
• Legal experts and professional organizations continue to condemn the Trump administration's defiance of court orders and actions targeting law firms and judges.