DOJ drops defense of Trump orders targeting law firms

The Department of Justice has abandoned its defense of President Trump’s executive orders that targeted several major law firms, according to recent court filings. The DOJ indicated it would no longer defend the orders in court.

The move comes as the administration previously argued the orders were within presidential authority, prompting a sharp response from the firms and other critics who said the measures were improper. Courts will now have to determine the fate of the orders without DOJ advocacy.

Legal analysts say the development could significantly affect ongoing challenges to the Trump-era directives and may reduce the robustness of the government’s position in related litigation.
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