2025 United States government action against law firms
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In 2025, United States President Donald Trump issued executive orders targeting law firms that represented clients who have opposed the president.[1]
Firms
[edit]Covington & Burling
[edit]On February 25, the President issued an executive order that suspended the security clearances of lawyers at Covington & Burling that represented Jack Smith, who acted as special counsel for the Justice Department in its criminal investigations against Trump, and directed government agencies to terminate contracts with the firm to the extent permitted by law.[2]
Skadden Arps
[edit]Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom reached an agreement to donate $100 million in legal services to avoid an executive order.[3]
Reception
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References
[edit]- ^ Scarcella, Mike (March 26, 2025). "Why target these law firms? For Trump, it's personal". Reuters. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
- ^ Goudsward, Andrew (February 25, 2025). "Trump curtails US business with law firm representing Jack Smith". Reuters. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
- ^ Thomas, David; Scarcella, Mike; Merken, Sara (March 28, 2025). "Trump announces deal with Skadden as two other law firms sue over executive orders". Reuters. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
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