Trump's DOJ Won't Let Go of One of His Biggest Losers in Court. I Know Why.
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Recent court victories for law firms targeted by Donald Trump demonstrate that the executive orders against legal firms like Perkins Coie and WilmerHale lack constitutional validity. Scholars predict that the Trump administration's appeal against a ruling involving Perkins Coie will also fail. The order is filled with personal and partisan attacks, branding the firm’s actions as 'dishonest' and 'dangerous.' Key legal analysis indicates that the case involves significant First Amendment retaliation issues related to protected speech in political advocacy.
The executive order targeting Perkins Coie characterizes its actions as 'dishonest and dangerous' and violates the Constitution profoundly, particularly regarding First Amendment retaliation issues.
There is a clear First Amendment retaliation issue here; the order punishes Perkins Coie for political advocacy, which is protected speech under the Constitution.
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