LOADING ERROR LOADINGWASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Friday blocked a White House executive order targeting an elite law firm, dealing a setback to President Donald Trump’s campaign of retribution against the legal profession. U.S. District Beryl Howell said the executive order against the firm of Perkins Coie amounted to “unconstitutional retaliation” as she ordered that it be immediately nullified and that the Trump administration halt any enforcement of it. AdvertisementIn the case of Perkins Coie, the White House cited its representation of Democrat Hillary Clinton’s campaign during the 2016 presidential race. Our newsroom has stood strong — fearless, unflinching, and relentless in pursuit of the truth. Your initial support helped get us here and bolstered our newsroom, which kept us strong during uncertain times.

Source: Huffington Post May 03, 2025 08:05 UTC