ABA Sues Trump Over Law Firm Extortion
The American Bar Association (ABA) filed a federal lawsuit to permanently halt President Trump’s actions against law firms. Trump issued executive orders targeting firms with punitive sanctions for political reasons, pressuring them into deals involving substantial pro bono services and the cessation of DEI initiatives. This resulted in a chilling effect on Big Law, causing firms to curtail pro bono work challenging administration policies, and impacting the ABA’s ability to pursue litigation. The lawsuit cites prior unconstitutional rulings against similar orders, arguing that Trump’s actions are unlawful and undermine the independence of the American bar.
John Q. Hosedrinker