The RecordExhibit 9
Executive orders to punish law firms
Ruled unlawful means: A court ruled against it. Some rulings are on appeal.
Trump targeted law firms tied to his opponents, stripping security clearances, barring their lawyers from federal buildings and threatening their clients' government contracts.
What happened
Perkins Coie, which represented Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign, was first. Several other firms were hit; some sued, while others cut deals with the White House to make the orders go away.
Where it stands
Judge Beryl Howell permanently struck down the Perkins Coie order in May 2025 as a violation of free speech and due process. Other challenged orders were blocked too.
The administration's side
Trump accused the firms of weaponizing the justice system against him and his allies.
Sources
Permanent link: https://unredactedrecord.com/e/lawfirms/