DOJ Reverses Course on Defense of Executive Orders Targeting Law Firms

The Department of Justice has moved to reinstate its legal defense of Trump-era executive orders against four law firms, abruptly reversing a recent decision to drop the appeals.

10 articles, 1 post·March 3 – March 7, 2026

Key Points

The Department of Justice filed a request to resume defending Trump-era executive orders aimed at four major law firms.
This action reverses a previous motion by the DOJ to drop its appeal against court rulings that deemed the orders unconstitutional.
The legal dispute centers on whether the executive branch has the authority to target specific private law firms through executive action.

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Social·4 days ago

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The administration cannot defend their unlawful attacks on law firms, though much of the damage is done. Hats off to the firms who lived up to their charge of defending the First Amendment, and the right to challenge the government. Shame on the others who put profits over their profession and the public good.

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