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Law Firms Challenge Trump's Orders Over Client Trust Risks

4/23/2025

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Two prominent law firms, Perkins Coie and WilmerHale, are fighting back against President Trump's executive orders, arguing they retaliate against their legal efforts and jeopardize client trust. A federal judge has raised alarms about the constitutionality of these orders, which seek to revoke security clearances and limit federal access for the affected firms.

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Two prominent law firms, Perkins Coie and WilmerHale, are fighting back against President Trump's executive orders, arguing they retaliate against their legal efforts and jeopardize client trust. A federal judge has raised alarms about the constitutionality of these orders, which seek to revoke security clearances and limit federal access for the affected firms.