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Trump Revokes Security Clearances for Perkins Coie Employees

The executive order targets the law firm for its past involvement in the Steele dossier, alleged discriminatory practices, and opposition to Trump policies.

President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office, on the day he signs executive orders, at the White House in Washington, D.C., on March 6, 2025.
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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House on March 06, 2025 in Washington, DC before signing an executive order terminating the security clearances of those who work at the law firm Perkins Coie.
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Overview

  • President Trump signed an executive order suspending security clearances for employees of Perkins Coie, citing national security concerns and the firm's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices.
  • The order also halts Perkins Coie employees' access to federal facilities, prohibits federal agencies from hiring the firm’s staff, and calls for a review of all federal contracts with the firm.
  • Perkins Coie was involved in hiring Fusion GPS to produce the Steele dossier during the 2016 presidential campaign, which has been widely discredited.
  • The firm has faced accusations of unethical behavior, including alleged racial discrimination in hiring practices, and has been involved in legal challenges to election laws such as voter ID requirements.
  • This move is part of broader actions by the Trump administration targeting perceived political adversaries and organizations linked to past investigations of the president.