Overview

• Judge John Bates, a George W. Bush appointee, permanently enjoined President Trump's executive order targeting Jenner & Block, declaring it unconstitutional.
• The order, issued in March, suspended security clearances for the firm's lawyers, restricted access to federal buildings, and barred government contracts.
• Bates ruled the order retaliated against Jenner & Block for its legal work and former employee Andrew Weissmann, violating the First Amendment and due process rights.
• This decision follows a similar ruling on May 2 that struck down an executive order against Perkins Coie, as courts continue to block such actions.
• The Justice Department is expected to appeal the ruling to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuitfirms remain pending.