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Trump Expands Legal Crackdown with New Executive Order Targeting Susman Godfrey

The president's latest action intensifies his campaign against law firms tied to political adversaries, prompting fresh legal challenges and widespread condemnation.

FILE - The Department of Justice headquarters building in Washington is photographed early in the morning, May 14, 2013. (AP Photo/J. David Ake, File)
Signage is seen outside of the law firm Perkins Coie at their legal offices in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 10, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo
FILE - Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks at a news conference at the Justice Department, Feb. 12, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File)
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks after signing an executive order targeting the Perkins Coie law firm in the White House on March 6.

Overview

  • President Trump signed an executive order targeting the law firm Susman Godfrey, revoking security clearances and barring federal contracts, citing alleged election-related misconduct.
  • The executive order is the latest in a series of actions against prominent law firms, including Perkins Coie, Jenner & Block, and WilmerHale, for their perceived political affiliations and past representation of opponents.
  • Jenner & Block and WilmerHale have filed motions seeking permanent injunctions against earlier executive orders, arguing they violate constitutional protections like the First Amendment.
  • Attorney General Pam Bondi and other administration officials have suggested federal agencies may disregard judicial rulings partially blocking enforcement of these orders, fueling further legal disputes.
  • Over 500 law firms and numerous former corporate legal executives have condemned the executive orders, warning they undermine the rule of law and create a chilling effect on legal independence.