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Trump Claims He Is ‘Suing’ Major Law Firm Perkins Coie
President Donald Trump has claimed he is suing the law firm Perkins Coie which was the target of an executive order he signed last month. Trump claimed in a Truth Social post Wednesday that he was “suing” the Democratic-tied law firm for its “egregious and unlawful acts” and the conduct of one unnamed member of the firm.
Law firms targeted by Trump ask judges to permanently bar executive orders against them
A U.S. judge grilled a Justice Department lawyer on Wednesday over deals President Donald Trump has reached with nine large law firms as she weighs the constitutionality of an executive order targeting the Perkins Coie law firm.
The Law Firms Trump Has Targeted, Why, and How They’ve Each Responded
On March 27, Trump ordered the federal government to stop working with Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP (WilmerHale)—suspending the law firm’s security clearances, directing federal agencies to terminate contracts they have with the firm, and limiting WilmerHale employees’ access to government buildings.
Judge seems sympathetic to Perkins Coie's bid to block Trump executive order
A federal judge on Wednesday sharply criticized the Justice Department over an executive order signed by President Trump that aims to punish the law firm Perkins Coie and appeared sympathetic to the firm's bid to permanently block the administration from enforcing it.
Judge blocks most of Trump executive order against law firm Susman Godfrey
A judge in Washington on Tuesday blocked most of Donald Trump's executive order targeting law firm Susman Godfrey, dealing the Republican U.S. president a new legal setback in its campaign against firms he disfavors.
Attorney General Bondi blasts judge who blocked executive order targeting law firm Trump sought to punish
Attorney General Pam Bondi railed against a federal judge who partially blocked enforcement of President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting the Jenner & Block law firm, telling government agencies to stop enforcing the order despite the “blatant overstepping of the judicial power,
Judge presses Trump administration on law firm sanctions
U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell sharply criticized senior Trump administration officials for their combative response to an order she issued in the case, at one point comparing them to toddlers.
Two Major Law Firms Urge Judges to Permanently Block Trump's Executive Orders
Two major law firms have asked separate judges to permanently block President Donald Trump’s executive orders that were designed to punish them and harm their business operations
Federal judge expresses deep skepticism over Trump law firm executive order
A federal judge has expressed deep skepticism over a White House executive order targeting a prominent law firm, signaling that she was inclined to grant a request to permanently block its enforcement
Judges Appear Receptive to Blocking Trump’s Orders Targeting Big Law Firms
Perkins Coie and WilmerHale asked two federal judges on Wednesday to permanently put an end to President Trump’s threats to their businesses.
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Trump Signs Executive Order Against Law Firm WilmerHale on Mueller Ties
(Bloomberg) -- President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order targeting WilmerHale, marking the latest expansion of the president’s campaign against law firms tied to his ...
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Judge blocks Trump administration from enforcing parts of executive order targeting law firm Susman Godfrey
Washington — A federal judge on Tuesday said she will prevent the Trump administration from enforcing portions of an ...
Judge Blocks Trump Order Expanding Voters' Proof-Of-Citizenship Requirements
The Constitution only entrusts Congress and the states with the authority to regulate federal elections, a judge ruled.
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Trump signs executive order against law firm Jenner & Block
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday that takes action against the law firm Jenner & Block, for what a White House official described as the ...