A district judge ruled that President Trump's executive order aimed at WilmerHale was unconstitutional, likening it to coercion. The decision represents a continued trend, as three judges have now blocked executive orders targeting various law firms. Judge Richard Leon mandated that the Trump administration reverses all related actions, proclaiming that adherence to the Constitution is essential. This landmark ruling not only protects WilmerHale but also upholds the rights of law firms against unwarranted governmental interference, as evidenced by ongoing legal challenges by other firms.
"I have concluded that this Order must be struck down in its entirety as unconstitutional," Leon wrote. "Indeed, to rule otherwise would be unfaithful to the judgment and vision of the Founding Fathers!"
"The Court's decision to permanently block the unlawful executive order in its entirety strongly affirms our foundational constitutional rights and those of our clients," a spokesperson for WilmerHale told Business Insider.
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