Trump Expands Campaign Against Law Firms, Targets WilmerHale

President Trump issues an executive order against WilmerHale, citing ties to Robert Mueller and alleged partisan activities, as part of a broader effort to punish perceived adversaries.

• President Trump signed an executive order targeting WilmerHale, suspending employee security clearances, restricting federal access, and terminating government contracts with the firm.
• The White House cited WilmerHale's ties to former special counsel Robert Mueller, who led the Russia investigation, as a primary reason for the action.
• WilmerHale has announced plans to challenge the order in court, calling it unconstitutional and part of a broader attack on judicial independence.
• This marks the fifth major law firm targeted by Trump, following similar actions against Perkins Coie, Jenner & Block, Covington & Burling, and Paul Weiss, with varying responses from the firms.
• The American Bar Association and other legal groups continue to condemn these actions, warning they undermine the rule of law and create a chilling effect on the legal profession.

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