Two major U.S. law firms, Perkins Coie and WilmerHale, asked federal judges to permanently block executive orders issued by President Trump that they argue retaliate against them for past legal work opposing Trump and his allies. The firms contend the orders violate constitutional protections and threaten the legal profession’s independence. Although courts have already temporarily blocked parts of the orders, the firms seek a full invalidation. Judges expressed skepticism about the Trump administration’s actions, particularly the mass suspension of security clearances without individualized reviews. The executive orders are part of a broader Trump campaign to punish prominent institutions seen as adversarial, forcing law firms to either resist through litigation or settle to avoid sanctions.