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Trump's Order Threatens Law Firm Over Diversity Initiatives

10/28/2025

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The executive order issued by U.S. President Donald Trump targets Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison L.L.P.
The order targets the firm because its lawyers participated in high-profile cases against him and because of its diversity initiatives.
The directive could severely limit the firm’s ability to operate in federal courts.
The firm agreed to provide $40 million in pro-bono services supporting the Administration’s initiatives.

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The executive order issued by U.S. President Donald Trump targets Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison L.L.P.
The order targets the firm because its lawyers participated in high-profile cases against him and because of its diversity initiatives.
The directive could severely limit the firm’s ability to operate in federal courts.
The firm agreed to provide $40 million in pro-bono services supporting the Administration’s initiatives.