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Attorney Mark Zaid Sues Trump Administration Over Security Clearance Revocation

Zaid alleges unconstitutional retaliation after Trump’s March memorandum stripped clearances from him and 14 others, including high-profile political figures.

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters as he signs executive orders and proclamations in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, May 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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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.