Trump Orders Crackdown on Lawyers Opposing Administration Policies

The directive targets attorneys involved in immigration cases and past litigation against the government, drawing widespread criticism from legal advocacy groups.

President Trump issued a directive instructing Attorney General Pam Bondi to impose sanctions on lawyers and firms involved in 'frivolous' litigation against the federal government.
The order focuses on immigration cases, accusing attorneys of unethical practices such as coaching clients to lie in asylum claims.
Marc Elias, a prominent Democratic lawyer, was specifically named in the memo, accused of 'grossly unethical misconduct' in past litigation.
The directive includes provisions to reassess security clearances and federal contracts for attorneys and firms found guilty of misconduct.
Legal advocacy groups, including the ACLU and Democracy Forward, condemned the move as a threat to the rule of law and an attempt to intimidate opposition.