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Legal Community Unites Against Trump’s Executive Orders Targeting Law Firms

Over 500 law firms challenge Trump’s executive orders that threaten legal representation and government ties, citing risks to constitutional governance and rule of law.

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Trump’s crackdown on major law firms has raised alarm across the legal industry, but Big Law has split on how to respond.
Hundreds of law firms, former judges sign onto briefs in support of Perkins Coie
The Hill·15d
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Trump has issued several orders against major law firms with ties to Democrats that limited their ability to do business with the government.
Former Obama DOJ Official Leads Hundreds Of Law Firms To Oppose Trump Order Against Firm That Repped Clinton Campaign
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Whatever short-term advantage an administration may gain from exercising power in this way, the rule of law cannot long endure in the climate of fear that such actions create.
About 500 law firms sign brief challenging Trump's executive orders targeting the legal community
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Updated: Apr 4th, 2025, 9:22 PM ET

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In response to President Trump's executive orders targeting law firms, over 500 legal entities have united to support Perkins Coie in its legal challenge. The orders threaten security clearances, government contracts, and access to federal buildings for firms linked to Democratic causes. Legal experts argue this creates a chilling effect on legal representation and threatens constitutional governance. While firms like Perkins Coie have pursued litigation to block these orders, others have opted for agreements with the administration. The judiciary is urged to intervene to uphold the integrity of the legal system.

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Trump's executive orders against law firms threaten the integrity of the legal system and constitutional governance, prompting over 500 firms to oppose them in court.
The actions taken by Trump have created a climate of fear among legal advocates, potentially stifling necessary representation and undermining the rule of law.
Bi-partisan legal community support signals wide concern over executive overreach and the need for judicial protection of lawful representation.

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