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Washington appeals court reviews Trump law-firm sanctions

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The Trump administration is asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to reinstate executive orders aimed at penalizing four major law firms, Perkins Coie, Jenner & Block, WilmerHale, and Susman Godfrey. Hearings are taking place in Washington on Thursday before a three-judge panel, two appointed by Democrats and one by a Republican. Lower federal courts in Washington previously struck down the orders as unconstitutional, citing free-speech protections and other provisions. The measures sought to bar firm lawyers from federal buildings and cancel U.S. government contracts held by their clients. Former Solicitor General Paul Clement represents the firms against the Justice Department.

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Timeline

  1. Start of Trump second term, administration targets perceived enemies
  2. Subsequent months, Trump issues contested executive orders
  3. Later, law firms challenge executive orders in court
  4. Following challenges, Washington judges strike down orders
  5. After rulings, firms win sweeping lower-court victories
  6. Earlier this year, Justice Department files appeals briefs
  7. Thursday, D.C. Circuit hears oral arguments
  8. After decision, case may reach Supreme Court

Why it matters

This case could impact your rights. If the Trump administration's orders are reinstated, it could set a precedent for penalizing law firms and their clients. This might affect how firms represent you or your business. Keep an eye on the case's progress.

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