Judge appears inclined to permanently block Trump order targeting law firm

A federal judge, Beryl Howell, indicated a possible permanent ruling against the Trump administration’s executive order targeting the law firm Perkins Coie, which aimed to strip security clearances and limit federal dealings due to the firm’s past representation of Hillary Clinton. During a tense hearing, Howell compared the administration’s actions to historical repression, questioning the constitutionality of the order and expressing frustration at the government’s defenses. Perkins Coie’s attorney argued the order was retaliatory and unconstitutional, emphasizing the threat it posed to democratic principles.

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