U.S. District Judge Blocks President Trump’s EO Against Perkins Coie

U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell struck down President Trump’s executive order that dealt with Perkins Coie law firm.

Surprise, surprise, right?

She’s an Obama appointee so I guess it’s not that big of a surprise.

She ruled it violated free speech and due process.

The ruling is a setback for his campaign against firms representing his rivals but I have a feeling Trump knew this was coming.

What card does he have up his sleeve to deal with these judges?

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— Patti712 (@PES712) May 3, 2025

Reuters reports:

A federal judge on Friday struck down Donald Trump’s executive order targeting law firm Perkins Coie as a violation of the U.S. Constitution’s protections of free speech and due process and castigated him for “settling personal vendettas.”
U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell’s ruling was a setback for the Republican president’s campaign against the legal industry.

It was also the first ruling by a judge deciding the legal merits of any of the several directives Trump has aimed at law firms that have handled legal challenges to his actions, represented political adversaries or employed lawyers who have taken part in investigations of him.

Howell, in a sharply worded, 102-page opinion, said Trump’s executive order was an attack on foundational principles of American jurisprudence and the role lawyers play in ensuring the fair and impartial administration of justice.
“Settling personal vendettas by targeting a disliked business or individual for punitive government action is not a legitimate use of the powers of the U.S. government or an American President,” Howell wrote.

Perkins Coie and White House representatives did not immediately respond to emails seeking comment.
Howell, based in Washington, barred federal agencies from enforcing Trump’s March 6 order against Perkins Coie. The judge had previously issued a temporary restraining order blocking enforcement of key provisions of Trump’s directive.
The Justice Department can appeal Howell’s order to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

Federal Judge strikes down President Trump’s executive order targeting the law firm Perkins Coie. Judge Beryl Howell finds the EO “violates the Constitution and is thus null and void.” pic.twitter.com/8F8lGIDaVb

— Jared Halpern (@JaredHalpern) May 2, 2025

US District Judge Beryl Howell rules against Trump Admin, strikes down Trump’s executive order targeting law firm Perkins Coie.

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— Defiant L’s (@DefiantLs) May 3, 2025

The people are getting tired of these rogue judges!

Senior Judge Beryl A. Howell out of the District of Columbia.. You are corrupt slimy piece of Deep State filth !! We The People OVERRULE YOUR UNJUST PARTISAN BULLSHIT !! We are done with your corrupt ass and I truly hope the House of Representatives IMPEACH you!! I urge anyone…

— Matty Deuce (@Matty_Doucette) May 2, 2025

What do you think?