Overview

• Jenner & Block and WilmerHale have filed motions for permanent injunctions against Trump’s executive orders, which they argue violate constitutional rights and undermine the rule of law.
• The Department of Justice, led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, has suggested federal agencies may bypass judicial rulings that block enforcement of these orders, raising concerns about executive defiance of the courts.
• Congressional leaders, including Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Rep. Jamie Raskin, are investigating the legality of deals struck by law firms with the Trump administration to avoid sanctions, framing them as threats to civil liberties.
• Over 500 law firms and bipartisan groups of former officials have filed amicus briefs condemning the orders as unconstitutional and a dangerous precedent for executive overreach.
• Some major law firms have reached settlements with the administration, agreeing to significant pro bono commitments, while others face internal and external criticism for perceived capitulation.