Trump Directs Crackdown on Lawyers Facing Immigration Lawsuits

President Donald Trump has issued a controversial memorandum directing Attorney General Pam Bondi to pursue disciplinary actions against lawyers and law firms he deems to be engaging in unethical conduct, particularly in immigration-related lawsuits. The memorandum claims that these attorneys foster 'rampant fraud' and encourages sanctions for what Trump labels as 'baseless partisan' litigation against his administration. Legal experts, including civil rights attorney Vanita Gupta, express concerns that this directive could intimidate legal professionals seeking to hold the government accountable. The memorandum also mandates a review of attorney conduct over the past eight years, potentially leading to security clearance revocations and federal contract terminations. Trump's actions come amid a wave of over 100 lawsuits challenging his administration's policies, further escalating tensions between the White House and legal advocates. Critics, including the ACLU, view these measures as attempts to stifle dissent within the legal community.