Trump Targets Prominent Law Firms in Escalating Legal Profession Crackdown

New executive orders by President Trump restrict federal ties with Perkins Coie and Covington & Burling, citing their past legal work and alleged biases.

President Trump has issued executive orders cutting federal contracts and security clearances for lawyers at Perkins Coie and Covington & Burling.
The administration claims the firms engaged in 'dishonest and dangerous activity,' referencing their legal work for Hillary Clinton and former special counsel Jack Smith.
Critics argue the actions are a retaliatory move against firms that opposed or challenged Trump in high-profile legal cases.
Legal experts and organizations, including the American Bar Association, warn these measures undermine the rule of law and intimidate the legal profession.
Perkins Coie has hired Williams & Connolly to challenge the executive orders, while other firms reportedly declined to represent them due to fears of White House retribution.