Judges Temporarily Block Trump's Orders Targeting Law Firms

Two federal judges issued temporary blocks on President Trump's executive orders targeting law firms Jenner & Block and WilmerHale, which had ties to the Mueller investigation. Judge John Bates deemed the orders 'disturbing' for attempting to limit the firms' access to federal buildings and disrupting pro bono work, labeling parts of the order as 'reprehensible.' Simultaneously, Judge Richard Leon found the executive order against WilmerHale to be retaliatory, emphasizing the potential for irreparable harm to the firm and its employees' rights to counsel. Both firms argued that the executive orders violated constitutional protections, leading to their lawsuits against the Trump administration. In contrast, some other law firms have negotiated agreements with the White House to avoid similar sanctions. The legal battles underscore escalating tensions between the Trump administration and legal professionals who represent clients opposing the government.