Lawyers Finally Strike Back Against Trump Revenge With Blockbuster Suit

The legal community is rallying behind Perkins Coie’s lawsuit against the Trump administration, with over 500 firms signing an amicus brief that condemns the president’s threats against law firms as a danger to constitutional governance and the rule of law. Following an executive order targeting Perkins Coie, the firm initiated legal action, while some other firms chose to comply with Trump’s demands for pro bono work to avoid backlash. The brief, authored by former Solicitor General Donald Verrilli, warns that judicial inaction could erode the right to legal representation and threaten First Amendment rights.