D.C. Judge Blocks President Trump’s Executive Order Against Law Firm

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has temporarily blocked President Trump’s executive order targeting the law firm Perkins Coie.

The order had tried to suspend the firm’s security clearances and restrict its access to federal buildings.

This was because of national security concerns due to the firm’s past political affiliations. Basically it was anti-Trump.

So, it’s probably not that wise to let a firm that is against the president have access to these buildings

But Judge Beryl Howell said that the president’s actions could ‘threaten the justice system’s foundation’.

They love their extreme excuses.

🚨 BREAKING: D.C. Judge blocks President Trump from revoking the security clearances from Russia collusion hoax law firm Perkins Coie.

Judge Beryl Howell was appointed by Barack Obama.

Obama/Biden appointees are trying to run the country. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. pic.twitter.com/HWvTY6Ri2o

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) March 12, 2025

Associated Press reports:

A federal judge blocked President Donald Trump’s administration Wednesday from enforcing portions of an executive order designed to punish a prominent law firm linked to Democratic-funded opposition research during the 2016 presidential campaign into ties between the Republican candidate and Russia.

U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell in Washington granted a temporary restraining order sought by the firm, Perkins Coie, one day after it filed a federal lawsuit alleging it’s being illegally targeted because of its legal work. The judge said the president’s action sends a chilling message that lawyers can be punished for representing clients or advancing views unfavorable to the administration.

“Such a circumstance threatens the very foundation of or legal system,” said Howell, who was nominated to the bench by Democratic President Barack Obama. “Our justice system is based on the fundamental belief that justice works best when all parties have zealous advocates.”

The order came during an extraordinary court hearing in which Attorney General Pam Bondi’s chief of staff, Chad Mizelle, defended the latest in a series of retributive moves targeting the president’s perceived adversaries. It’s highly unusual for such a high-ranking Justice Department official to argue on behalf of the government in the trial court.

Mizelle, who’s also serving as the acting associate attorney general, argued that the president has the clear authority to take action against entities he believes present a threat to national security.

“If that means excluding individuals that are no longer trustworthy with the nation’s secrets, that’s a bedrock principle of our republic,” Mizelle said.

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This Obama appointee needs to go!

LAWFARE: Judge Beryl Howell, Obama-appointed, Trump-hating, has 'blocked' the Trump administration from enforcing Trump's executive order revoking Perkins Coie security clearance. pic.twitter.com/9AGhNP8muP

— @amuse (@amuse) March 12, 2025

These judges sure like to block President Trump.

Did we elect these judges to rule as president?

This lady is a threat to national security. Clearance is a privilege granted only by the executive branch

By my count, fed judges have blocked 24 of Trump’s decisions. Only 2 blockages have been reversed

Looks like judges won the presidential election without spending a dime pic.twitter.com/h2UKWgQVHr

— state secession (@state_secession) March 12, 2025