Archive · 28 Jun 2025
Judge Nullifies Trump's Executive Order Against Susman Godfrey
A judge has stopped a rule made by President Trump that was hurting a law firm called Susman Godfrey.
The judge said the rule was against the rules of the country's laws because it was like a punishment for things the firm did, like helping certain clients.
The firm had represented clients that the President may have disagreed with.
The judge said the President shouldn't punish people for their opinions or who they choose to represent.
This is not the first time that a similar rule from Trump has been stopped.
A DC federal judge invalidated President Trump's executive order against the law firm Susman Godfrey.
The judge cited violations of the U.S. Constitution, specifically regarding retaliation.
The order aimed to restrict the firm's clients and access to federal resources.
Susman Godfrey represented Dominion Voting Systems in a defamation lawsuit against Fox Corp.
This marks the fourth time a Trump executive order targeting law firms has been struck down.
- Who
- US District Court Judge Loren AliKhan struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order against Susman Godfrey.
- What
- A federal judge nullified an executive order targeting Susman Godfrey law firm.
- When
- Friday, June 27, 2025
- Where
- D.C. federal court
- Why
- The judge determined the order violated the U.S. Constitution, specifically regarding retaliation for protected activities like client representation and expressing beliefs on diversity.
Legal Victory
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Rule of Law
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The court’s ruling is a resounding victory for the rule of law.
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- Law Firm
- Susman Godfrey
- Judge
- Loren AliKhan
- Legal Representation
- Munger, Tolles & Olson
- Case Name
- Susman Godfrey v. Executive Office of the President
- Plaintiff
- Susman Godfrey
- Previous Orders
- Perkins Coie, WilmerHale, and Jenner & Block
- Settlement
- $787.5 million