Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Order Targeting Perkins Coie Law Firm

The executive order, which sought to impose restrictions on the Clinton-linked firm, was deemed likely unconstitutional by U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell.

President Trump issued an executive order on March 6, targeting Perkins Coie for alleged misconduct, including its role in commissioning the Steele dossier during the 2016 election.
The order sought to revoke security clearances, restrict access to federal buildings, and review federal contracts involving the law firm.
U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell granted a temporary restraining order, citing First Amendment violations and a lack of due process for the firm.
Judge Howell criticized the order as retaliatory and warned of its chilling effect on the legal profession, likening it to the Queen of Hearts' arbitrary decrees in 'Alice in Wonderland.'
Perkins Coie, which employs over 1,200 attorneys, argued the order threatened its business, with clients already terminating relationships due to reputational harm.