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Trump Reverses Order Amid Paul Weiss Controversy

3/20/2025

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President Trump reversed an executive order targeting the law firm Paul Weiss after they pledged $40 million in pro bono services and scrapped their diversity policies. This controversial move has drawn sharp criticism from legal associations, who warn it jeopardizes the independence of the legal profession and the fundamental right to legal representation in America.

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President Trump reversed an executive order targeting the law firm Paul Weiss after they pledged $40 million in pro bono services and scrapped their diversity policies. This controversial move has drawn sharp criticism from legal associations, who warn it jeopardizes the independence of the legal profession and the fundamental right to legal representation in America.