Addressing Risks From Wilmerhale
Honest Title:
Govt Weaponization: Lawyers
Constitutional Risk:
7
Signed by: Donald J. Trump
Signed: 3/31/2025
Last Updated: 4/28/2025
Executive Order
Summary
- EO targets WilmerHale, citing partisan actions & "risks." - Suspends clearances, reviews contracts, limits access/hiring. - Accuses firm of undermining US interests via pro bono work. - Potential overreach & chilling effect. - EO directs agencies to sever ties with WilmerHale, alleging "risks" from partisan activities & pro bono work. Actions: security clearance reviews, contract termination, personnel limits. Implications: potential chilling effect on legal advocacy, weaponization of power, and due process concerns. Misses: overreach vs. legitimate security/ethics concerns.