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Marc Elias, the chair of Elias Law Group, responded to the allegations by claiming that Trump's goal was to have "lawyers and law firms to capitulate and cower until there is no one left to oppose his Administration in court" and that the Elias Law Group will continue to "fight for democracy" by not negotiating with Trump about who they represent and what cases they bring.
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Marc Elias claimed Trump's goal was to make lawyers capitulate Elias Law Group will continue to fight for democracy
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{
    "method": "by not negotiating with Trump about who they represent and what cases they bring",
    "speaker": "Marc Elias",
    "position": "chair of Elias Law Group",
    "response": "claiming that Trump's goal was to have lawyers and law firms to capitulate and cower until there is no one left to oppose his Administration in court",
    "commitment": "Elias Law Group will continue to fight for democracy"
}
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September 12, 2025 at 12:58 AM (2 days ago)
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September 12, 2025 at 12:58 AM (2 days ago)

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Targeting_of_law_firms_and_lawyers_under_the_second_Trump_administration

The Trump administration targeted several law firms, using executive orders and deals involving pro bono work. Lawsuits challenged the actions, resulting in court rulings against the administration.

Donald Trump
Law Firms
Legal Profession
Political Retribution
Executive Orders
US Politics
Trump Administration
Legal Challenges
First Amendment
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