The article critiques President Trump's executive orders targeting law firms which penalize those employing or having employed attorneys opposing him legally. This retaliation infringes on First Amendment rights, affecting the ability of legal professionals to represent clients, especially in cases against the administration. While a few law firms have bravely resisted, many have settled under pressure. The authors, both from prestigious law firm Skadden, call for a collective response from law students and junior attorneys to combat these attacks and protect legal independence.
"The orders are plainly retaliatory and amount to state-imposed punishment for speech on matters of public concern- violating the First Amendment's protections for free speech and free association."
"Our recent experiences show that law students and junior lawyers have the power to counteract and end the crisis-but only if they act collectively."
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