Judge Blocks Trump's Retribution Against Law Firm
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A federal judge halted President Trump's attempt to punish the law firm Susman Godfrey, describing the White House's actions as a "shocking abuse of power" and a "personal vendetta." The order, signed last week, targeted the firm for representing Dominion Voting Systems in a defamation case against Fox News. The judge's ruling temporarily prevents the administration from implementing punitive measures, such as barring the firm's lawyers from federal buildings and terminating contracts. This marks another legal defeat for Trump's efforts to target firms he views as adversaries.
A federal judge halted President Trump's attempt to punish the law firm Susman Godfrey, describing the White House's actions as a "shocking abuse of power" and a "personal vendetta." The order, signed last week, targeted the firm for representing Dominion Voting Systems in a defamation case against Fox News. The judge's ruling temporarily prevents the administration from implementing punitive measures, such as barring the firm's lawyers from federal buildings and terminating contracts. This marks another legal defeat for Trump's efforts to target firms he views as adversaries.
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