Trump Targets Law Firm Paul Weiss with Executive Order Limiting Access and Security Clearances
President Trump signs order suspending security clearances for law firm employees, specifically targeting Mark Pomerantz, amid ongoing investigations.
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That is, to put it mildly, a pretty serious blow to the firm's business activities.
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The new executive order is the third time Trump has taken action against a law firm.
Trump targets law firm Paul Weiss, restricting government access
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Trump railed against global law firms for their role in undermining the judicial process, accusing them of activities that make communities less safe, increasing burdens on local businesses, limiting constitutional freedoms, and undermining American elections.
Trump Revokes Security Clearance for Law Firm Involved in Jan. 6 Lawsuit
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Trump Strips Clearances From Paul Weiss Law Firm
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Summary
President Trump has signed an executive order suspending security clearances for employees of Paul Weiss law firm and restricting their access to government sites. This follows the firm's past association with attorney Mark Pomerantz, who investigated Trump. The order has faced criticism and legal challenges as it echoes previous punitive actions against law firms involved in investigations of Trump. Legal experts warn of potential chilling effects on legal representation and fears of authoritarianism.
Perspectives
Trump's executive order suspends security clearances for Paul Weiss employees, citing the firm's past political engagements as a threat to national interest.
Critics argue that targeting law firms represents an overreach of executive power and undermines the integrity of legal representation in the U.S.
Legal analysts express concern over potential First Amendment violations and the chilling effect such actions may have on lawyers advocating for clients.