In a landmark ruling, a federal court struck down a 2025 Executive Order issued by President Trump targeting WilmerHale, a prominent law firm, as unconstitutional. The court found that the Order—part of a broader pattern of Executive actions against law firms perceived as adversarial—was a retaliatory measure that violated WilmerHale’s First and Fifth Amendment rights. The Order aimed to suspend security clearances, sever government contracts, and restrict federal engagement with the firm based on its past representations in politically sensitive cases. The judge condemned the Order as a threat to the independence of the legal profession and the judiciary, reaffirming the constitutional protections that safeguard lawyers’ ability to represent clients without fear of government reprisal.