Overview

• U.S. District Judge James Boasberg has been assigned to a lawsuit accusing Trump officials of using Signal to erase government communications, potentially violating the Federal Records Act.
• The Signal chat, which allegedly discussed sensitive topics, became public after The Atlantic's editor-in-chief was mistakenly added to the group.
• The Trump administration has acknowledged the chat but denies any classified materials or war plans were discussed.
• Boasberg previously clashed with the Trump administration after halting deportation flights of alleged Venezuelan gang members, a decision the administration defied.
• Republicans have called for Boasberg's impeachment, while Chief Justice John Roberts has publicly defended judicial independence in response to Trump's criticisms.