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Why a law firm says Trump's order against it 'presents a clear and present danger'


Published on 2025-03-12 13:40:54 - MSNBC
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  • Perkins Coie says Trump's "unprecedented" executive order is "retaliatory punishment." The court hearing about it is Wednesday.

The article from MSN discusses a legal dispute involving former President Donald Trump and a law firm, where Trump issued an executive order that the law firm claims presents a "clear and present danger." The law firm, which is not named in the summary, argues that Trump's order, which was intended to protect national security, oversteps its bounds by potentially infringing on constitutional rights and legal privileges. The firm contends that the order could allow for unchecked surveillance and data collection, posing risks to attorney-client confidentiality and the right to privacy. This situation has led to a lawsuit challenging the legality and scope of Trump's directive, highlighting concerns over executive overreach and the balance between security and civil liberties.

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