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Trump Targets 'Frivolous' Lawsuits, Sparks Legal Outrage

3/22/2025

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President Trump has ordered the Department of Justice to penalize attorneys he labels as engaging in "frivolous" lawsuits against his administration. His memo stresses the need for accountability in legal misconduct that jeopardizes national security. This move has sparked outrage among legal professionals, leading some to resign in protest against his aggressive tactics.

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President Trump has ordered the Department of Justice to penalize attorneys he labels as engaging in "frivolous" lawsuits against his administration. His memo stresses the need for accountability in legal misconduct that jeopardizes national security. This move has sparked outrage among legal professionals, leading some to resign in protest against his aggressive tactics.