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Trump hit a law firm with an executive order severely limiting the government from working with it. The same firm represented Hillary Clinton's campaign


Published on 2025-03-07 18:00:48 - Fortune
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  • The dishonest and dangerous activity of the law firm Perkins Coie has affected this country for decades," the order reads, later accusing it of "undermining democratic elec

The article discusses how former President Donald Trump issued an executive order in 2020 that severely restricted the U.S. government from working with the law firm Perkins Coie, which had previously represented Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign. This order was part of Trump's broader initiative to target what he described as "anarchists and left-wing extremists." Perkins Coie was implicated due to its association with Fusion GPS, the firm behind the controversial Steele dossier, which alleged ties between Trump and Russia. The executive order was criticized for potentially violating the First Amendment by punishing political speech and for its broad implications on legal representation. Despite the order, Perkins Coie continued to represent high-profile clients, including President Joe Biden's 2020 campaign, highlighting the contentious nature of Trump's directive.

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