Legal Tensions Rise as U.S. Judge Blocks Trump Order Targeting Perkins Coie

A U.S. judge has temporarily blocked parts of President Trump's executive order against the law firm Perkins Coie. The order, linked to the firm's diversity policies and past work for Hillary Clinton, faced legal challenges on the grounds of constitutional rights violations.

A U.S. judge has intervened to halt sections of President Donald Trump's executive order targeting Perkins Coie, citing widespread concern within the legal community. The order in question stemmed from the firm's diversity policies and its history of working with Hillary Clinton.

During a court hearing, U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell noted that the legal profession is closely watching the proceedings. Perkins Coie successfully attained a temporary restraining order, which prevents the enforcement of certain provisions that would restrict the firm's operations with federal entities.

The move highlights ongoing tensions between Trump's administration and major law firms, with Perkins Coie's legal challenge underscoring potential constitutional ramifications.

(With inputs from agencies.)