Overview

• Democratic lawmakers sent letters to nine prominent law firms demanding details on agreements made with the Trump administration this spring.
• The firms committed to nearly $1 billion in pro bono services and eliminated diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring practices under these deals.
• Lawmakers are investigating whether the agreements may violate federal bribery, extortion, fraud, or racketeering laws, as well as state bar ethics rules.
• President Trump used executive orders to revoke security clearances and federal contracts for firms associated with his political opponents, prompting some to sue and others to settle.
• Over 500 legal offices have joined ongoing constitutional challenges against the executive orders, with court cases continuing in the coming months.