Justice Department Defies Judge, Targets Law Firms
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The Justice Department advised federal agencies to ignore a judge's ruling halting enforcement of a White House executive order targeting Jenner & Block law firm. The order, part of a series against firms with ties to Robert Mueller's Russia investigation, restricts access to federal buildings and contracts. Attorney General Pam Bondi and White House budget director Russell Vought criticized the judge's decision, asserting the executive branch's policy-making rights. Jenner & Block, along with WilmerHale, seeks a permanent injunction against the orders, while others have settled. The executive order's provision suspending security clearances remains unaffected.
The Justice Department advised federal agencies to ignore a judge's ruling halting enforcement of a White House executive order targeting Jenner & Block law firm. The order, part of a series against firms with ties to Robert Mueller's Russia investigation, restricts access to federal buildings and contracts. Attorney General Pam Bondi and White House budget director Russell Vought criticized the judge's decision, asserting the executive branch's policy-making rights. Jenner & Block, along with WilmerHale, seeks a permanent injunction against the orders, while others have settled. The executive order's provision suspending security clearances remains unaffected.
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