Overview

• 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.