Judge Howell Rejects Trump Administration's Bid to Remove Her from Perkins Coie Case

The federal judge criticized the Justice Department's motion as baseless and defended the judiciary's role in reviewing executive actions.

Judge Beryl Howell denied the Trump administration's motion to disqualify her from overseeing the Perkins Coie case, calling the request unfounded and an attack on judicial integrity.
The case challenges a March 6 executive order by President Trump targeting Perkins Coie, citing its ties to Hillary Clinton and the Steele dossier.
Howell previously issued a temporary restraining order blocking parts of the executive order, which restricted the firm's federal contracts and security clearances.
In her ruling, Howell accused the Justice Department of using ad hominem attacks to undermine the judiciary and deflect from weak legal arguments.
Broader concerns about judicial independence have been raised, with Chief Justice John Roberts and the American Bar Association condemning efforts to intimidate judges.