Since February, President Trump has directed executive orders at specific law firms, aiming to punish them for challenging his administration. This unprecedented move is seen as an attempt to intimidate firms associated with investigations against him. Some lawyers have fought back or reached agreements, while concerns grow about the precedent set for political interference in the legal field. Legal experts worry this climate of fear may discourage firms from taking politically sensitive pro bono cases, further complicating litigation against Trump's policies, which has already reached over 180 lawsuits.
"I've never seen an administration target firms for their case selection, the clients they select. It really does set a very dangerous precedent of political interference in the legal profession."
"The administration's attacks on big law firms really create a climate of fear that could deter firms from taking on these very politically sensitive, yes, pro bono cases that are challenging unconstitutional actions right now."
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