Overview

• Mark Zaid, a prominent national security attorney, filed a federal lawsuit challenging the March 2025 revocation of his security clearance by President Trump.
• Zaid's lawsuit claims the revocation is unconstitutional retaliation for his legal work, including representing whistleblowers critical of Trump’s administration.
• The lawsuit accuses the Trump administration of violating the Administrative Procedures Act, First Amendment, and Fifth Amendment rights.
• Zaid, who has held a security clearance since 2002, argues the revocation undermines his ability to represent clients in cases involving classified information.
• The March memorandum also revoked clearances for 14 other individuals, including Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and Hillary Clinton, as part of a broader campaign against perceived political opponents.