Trump Orders Sanctions on Lawyers Filing 'Frivolous' Suits Against Administration

The directive tasks Attorney General Pam Bondi with reviewing litigation over the past eight years and proposing punitive measures against targeted law firms.

President Trump issued a memorandum directing Attorney General Pam Bondi to pursue sanctions against lawyers and firms filing 'frivolous, unreasonable, and vexatious litigation' against the federal government.
The directive includes reviewing cases from the past eight years and recommending actions such as revoking security clearances and terminating federal contracts with implicated firms.
Over 100 lawsuits have been filed against Trump's policies since January 2025, with courts issuing 15 injunctions against his actions in the past month alone.
Prominent law firms like Paul Weiss and Perkins Coie, known for opposing Trump's policies, have been specifically targeted, raising concerns about potential political retaliation.
Critics warn that the vague criteria for misconduct outlined in the directive could undermine legal advocacy and discourage legitimate challenges to government actions.