Law firms urge appeals court to keep blocking Trump’s sanctions against them
The firms argue the orders retaliate for legal work and client ties, while the Justice Department says Trump can control clearances and building access.
- On Thursday, a three-judge panel of the District of Columbia Circuit Court heard arguments challenging President Donald Trump's executive orders targeting four major law firms.
- Trump sanctioned WilmerHale, Jenner and Block, Perkins Coie, and Susman Godfrey for employing lawyers associated with the Russia probe or the Democratic National Committee, revoking security clearances and barring federal building access.
- Deputy Associate Attorney General Abhishek Kambli argued the administration maintains authority over security clearances, while Solicitor General Paul Clement contended the orders violate the First Amendment by punishing lawyers for zealous representation.
- Although lower courts previously blocked enforcement of these executive orders, the appellate panel did not immediately issue a ruling following Thursday's two-hour hearing.
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Law firms urge appeals court to keep blocking Trump's sanctions against them
An appeals court has heard arguments in a case challenging President Donald Trump's ability to sanction some of the nation’s most prestigious law firms over their ties to clients and representatives whom he dislikes.
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