Trump Administration to Drop Court Fight Against Law Firms Targeted in Executive Orders: Report
The DOJ conceded after unanimous federal court rulings found Trump’s orders unconstitutional; targeted firms include Perkins Coie and WilmerHale, which fought successfully to protect constitutional rights.
- The Trump administration decided to drop its legal defense of executive orders that targeted several prominent law firms.
- The orders attacked the firms' clients, access to federal buildings, and security clearances held by employees.
- Four federal judges ruled that the measures violated the First, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution.
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