Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom faced backlash after striking a deal with the Trump administration, garnering a strong condemnation letter from over 250 of its fellowship program affiliates. Their letter accused the firm of betraying the rule of law for autocracy, highlighting a broader frustration among Americans witnessing institutions compromise their values. The Skadden fellowship supports legal work for marginalized communities, leading fellows like Isabel Flores-Ganley to fight for undocumented and LGBTQ workers, contrasting sharply with the firm's recent actions supporting the Trump agenda.
The remarkable letter gave voice to many Americans who do not share Trump's vision for the country and have watched with growing rage as prominent institutions have caved.
In its deal with the White House last month, Skadden pledged $100 million toward causes that the administration supports, sparking outrage among many of its fellows.
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