Trump's Executive Order Strikes at Major U.S. Law Firms

President Trump issued an executive order targeting Jenner & Block for representing clients against his policies, resembling actions taken against other law firms. The order suspended security clearances for their lawyers. Jenner & Block vows to pursue remedies against what they label an unconstitutional act.

President Donald Trump has once again taken aim at prominent U.S. law firms, signing an executive order Tuesday that targets Jenner & Block for representing clients contesting some of his major policies. This move follows similar orders against major firms such as Perkins Coie and Paul Weiss, suspending security clearances for their attorneys.

Trump justified the directive by pointing to Jenner & Block's employment of Andrew Weissmann, a key prosecutor in Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian connections with Trump's 2016 campaign. Trump has repeatedly accused large law firms of collaborating with Democrats against him. White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf labeled Jenner & Block's actions as weaponizing the legal system.

In response, Jenner & Block has stated the executive order mirrors one deemed unconstitutional in the past. They remain focused on defending client interests and are prepared to take all necessary legal actions to safeguard their firm. This development marks another episode in Trump's ongoing battle with significant legal entities in the U.S.

(With inputs from agencies.)