President Donald Trump has been focusing on large law firms, notably Paul Weiss, due to their participation in lawsuits against his administration. In response, Trump issued a memo to the Department of Justice to flag firms like Paul Weiss for 'frivolous' lawsuits. Following an agreement with Paul Weiss to drop DEI in hiring and contribute pro bono services, Trump rescinded an earlier executive order against them. However, this move ignited backlash from alumni who believe it undermines legal independence and democracy, exemplified by a letter protesting the firm’s compliance with Trump’s demands.
"Instead of a ringing defense of the values of democracy, we witnessed a craven surrender to, and thus complicity in, what is perhaps the gravest threat to the independence of the legal profession since at least the days of Senator Joseph McCarthy."
After coming to an agreement with Paul Weiss, Trump rescinded the March 14 executive order against the firm, which had targeted them due to their involvement in lawsuits against his administration.
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