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DOJ Seeks to Reinstate Trump's Controversial Executive Orders

3/8/2026

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The U.S. Department of Justice asked a federal appeals court to revive President Donald Trump's executive orders targeting Perkins Coie, WilmerHale, Jenner & Block, and Susman Godfrey.
The move follows DOJ's reversal of its decision to abandon the appeals after lower courts deemed the orders unconstitutional.
The DOJ argues the orders fall within presidential powers, while the firms say they were retaliated against for representing political adversaries.

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The U.S. Department of Justice asked a federal appeals court to revive President Donald Trump's executive orders targeting Perkins Coie, WilmerHale, Jenner & Block, and Susman Godfrey.
The move follows DOJ's reversal of its decision to abandon the appeals after lower courts deemed the orders unconstitutional.
The DOJ argues the orders fall within presidential powers, while the firms say they were retaliated against for representing political adversaries.