US EditionTrump appeals ruling blocking executive order against law firm Perkins Coie
- On Monday, the Justice Department filed an appeal against a federal judge’s decision that invalidated a presidential directive aimed specifically at the law firm Perkins Coie.
- The executive order, issued in March, aimed to punish Perkins Coie for its work with Hillary Clinton during the 2016 election by terminating contracts and revoking security clearances.
- U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell invalidated the order in early May, stating the government should not settle personal vendettas and rejecting similar orders against other firms like WilmerHale and Jenner & Block.
- The 102-page ruling emphasized that targeting lawyers for client representation or their political views violates constitutional rights, with Perkins Coie pledging to challenge the order before the D.C. Circuit.
- The appeal signals continued conflict over executive authority and suggests that the Justice Department plans to maintain pressure on firms linked to opponents of the president.
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Despite Series Of Losses, Trump Is Trying, Again, To Defend His Biglaw Executive Orders - Above the Law
Donald Trump has nothing but losses when it comes to defending his Executive Orders targeting Biglaw firms. A series of federal judges in different jurisdictions — and appointed by a variety of presidents, both Democratic and Republican — have determined the EOs violate the Constitution in an array of ways (specifically the First, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments). Indeed, every Biglaw firm (Perkins Coie, Jenner & Block, WilmerHale, and Susman Godfre…
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Trump Administration Appeals Federal Judge's Rejection of Executive Order Against Perkins Coie
The Trump administration has appealed a federal judge's decision to nullify an executive order targeting law firm Perkins Coie. The order was challenged for undermining constitutional protections. Similar executive orders against three other law firms have also been previously overturned by courts.
Trump administration appeals judge’s ruling blocking Perkins Coie executive order
The Justice Department on Monday appealed a federal judge’s order blocking President Trump’s executive order against the law firm Perkins Coie aimed at undercutting its business as retribution for ties to his political adversaries. The notice of appeal comes nearly two months after U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell deemed the order unlawful, suggesting it “draws…
Trump appeals ruling blocking executive order against law firm Perkins Coie
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday appealed a federal judge’s decision to strike down an executive order targeting law firm Perkins Coie over its past legal work for Hillary Clinton and others.
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