"Trump Administration's Vendetta Against Law Firms: WilmerHale's Battle Against Executive Order"
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[!CDATA[The Trump administration continues to pursue its vendetta against law firms that have resisted settling or preemptively making deals with the former president. WilmerHale, one of the firms that chose to sue instead, recently revealed that two of its lawyers had their security clearances suspended by a government agency. The firm's attorney, Paul Clement, emphasized the need for judicial intervention to prevent further implementation of Trump's executive order and address actions already taken. U.S. District Judge Richard Leon previously issued a temporary restraining order against parts of the order but has yet to rule on further relief for WilmerHale. Trump's executive order targeted WilmerHale due to its connection to Robert Mueller, who had worked for the firm before and after serving as special counsel in the investigation of Trump. Another firm, Perkins Coie, successfully blocked the order against it in a ruling by U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell, who questioned the rationale behind restricting security clearances based on national security concerns. The administration's defense of the executive order has centered on national security considerations, despite the swift reversal of the order against a firm that reached an agreement with Trump. For expert analysis on legal developments, including updates on Supreme Court decisions and the Trump administration's legal battles, subscribe to the Deadline: Legal Newsletter.]]