Trump’s Jenner & Block Order Blocked by Federal Judge
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A federal judge has struck down President Trump’s contentious order targeting the law firm Jenner & Block, ruling it unconstitutional and delivering a stinging reminder of judicial oversight. The decision curtails the administration’s bold legal maneuvers, leaving the office with little choice but to step back and rethink its approach.
A federal judge on Friday permanently blocked another of President Donald Trump's executive orders targeting a major law firm, calling it unconstitutional retaliation designed to punish lawyers for their legal work that the White House does not like.
President Trump's push to punish law firms faced another setback Friday, as a judge ruled his order targeting Jenner & Block is unconstitutional.
Federal judge overturns Trump’s executive order targeting law firm Jenner & Block CNN
President Donald Trump's administration was just handed another significant loss in court – this time, at the hands of a Republican-appointed federal judge.In a 52-page order issued Friday, U.S. District Judge John D. Bates (who was appointed by President George W. Bush), Trump's March executive…
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