"Since President Donald Trump started signing executive orders against firms over clients they've represented, the ABA cites three instances when it could not secure representation for matters challenging the Trump administration. "In short, the ABA's litigation activity-which it has historically used to advance its core goals- has been impaired as a consequence of the Law Firm Intimidation Policy. This impediment to the ABA's activities constitutes organizational injury," the ABA asserted in a court filing on Sept. 24."
"That said, some firms still have the heart to represent the ABA. Susman Godfrey - enemy of my enemy and all that - is currently representing the organization. With the Texas Supreme Court's recent move to cut the ABA out of its accrediting role over its political actions, it is nice to know that at least one firm in Houston, Texas is on their side. For the other firms that actually believe in the rule of law, fighting for the Bar is more than just a career highlight. It'll prove to be a moral one."
The American Bar Association faces intensified political pressure for defending core legal principles such as the rule of law and opposing presidential intimidation of domestic political opponents. The ABA reports it could not secure representation in three instances when challenging the administration after firms were targeted, citing a Law Firm Intimidation Policy that has impaired its litigation activity and caused organizational injury. Susman Godfrey is representing the ABA in ongoing matters. The Texas Supreme Court moved to remove the ABA from its law school accrediting role in response to the ABA's political positions, and several firms are reportedly declining ABA work.
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