WilmerHale and Jenner & Block Sue Trump Over Retaliatory Executive Orders
The lawsuits challenge President Trump's latest actions targeting law firms tied to his political adversaries, alleging constitutional violations.
- WilmerHale and Jenner & Block filed lawsuits on March 28, 2025, claiming President Trump's executive orders targeting them are unconstitutional and retaliatory.
- Trump's orders suspend security clearances, restrict federal building access, and terminate government contracts for the firms, citing alleged partisan activities and discriminatory practices.
- WilmerHale's lawsuit highlights its past employment of Robert Mueller, while Jenner & Block is linked to former Mueller prosecutor Andrew Weissmann, both of whom Trump has criticized.
- Legal organizations, including the American Bar Association, have condemned the orders, warning of threats to judicial independence and the rule of law.
- Paul Weiss previously struck a $40 million settlement with the administration to rescind a similar order, while other firms like Perkins Coie secured temporary legal injunctions.
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