Jenner & Block Seeks Permanent Block on Trump's Executive Order

The law firm Jenner & Block has filed a motion in federal court seeking to permanently block an executive order issued by President Trump, which the firm claims violates the First Amendment and threatens its ability to represent clients. The order restricts access to federal buildings for Jenner employees, suspends necessary security clearances, and terminates government contracts, actions the firm argues are retaliatory for their legal representation of clients Trump opposes. Jenner asserts that the executive order has caused significant harm to its reputation and operations, as it impedes their ability to effectively represent over 540 active federal court matters. The firm has already received a temporary restraining order against the order's provisions, highlighting the constitutional implications of targeting legal representation based on political motivations. Other firms, including WilmerHale and Perkins Coie, are also seeking to challenge similar executive actions against them. Jenner's legal filing emphasizes that the executive order violates the separation of powers and the rights to counsel guaranteed by the Constitution.