Federal Judge Overturns Trump's Executive Order Against Law Firms

A federal judge has invalidated a controversial executive order issued by President Donald Trump targeting the law firm Susman Godfrey. The order had sought to penalize the firm for its connection to Dominion Voting Systems' defamation lawsuit against Fox News.

US District Judge Loren AliKhan ruled the order unconstitutional and permanently enjoined it, marking another defeat in a series of legal challenges against Trump's directives aimed at law firms. These firms include Jenner Block, Perkins Coie, and WilmerHale, all of which faced similar sanctions from the administration.

This series of executive orders has been met with judicial resistance; multiple courts have found them to violate constitutional law. Some firms have opted for preemptive settlements, offering extensive pro bono services to align with Trump's administration policies.

(With inputs from agencies.)