Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Order Targeting Perkins Coie Law Firm
- M.R Mishra
- Mar 13
- 1 min read
A U.S. federal judge has temporarily blocked a 2025 executive order by former President Donald Trump targeting the law firm Perkins Coie. The order sought sanctions against the firm for its alleged role in commissioning the Steele dossier during the 2016 election. Judge Sarah L. Thompson ruled that the order risked "irreparable harm" and raised concerns about executive overreach and threats to the legal profession's independence.
The injunction allows Perkins Coie to continue operations while the case proceeds. The ruling has drawn praise from legal experts and groups like the American Bar Association, who warn the order could chill lawyers' willingness to take on controversial cases. The Justice Department is expected to appeal, potentially setting up a Supreme Court battle with significant implications for executive power and attorney-client privilege.
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