In a significant ruling, U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell blocked President Trump's executive order aimed at Perkins Coie, a law firm linked to Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign. Howell found the order unconstitutional for several reasons, including violations of the First Amendment and due process. The judge compared the order's punitive nature to a whimsical decree like that of the Queen of Hearts. Legal experts emphasize the unprecedented scope of the ruling, which has been characterized as a complete rejection of the executive power asserted by the Trump administration. An appeal is expected to follow.
Judge Beryl Howell called Trump's order a punishment for a singled-out entity being disloyal, likening it to the Queen of Hearts' whims.
She said this was a violation of the First Amendment free speech rights, the right to counsel, and due process, resulting in a complete destruction of the order.
The attorney for Trump's Department of Justice argued that the president can target any company he perceives as a threat, with no obligation to provide a reason.
I've never heard a judge declare something unconstitutional in so many different ways, particularly focusing on First Amendment rights and due process violations.
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