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Smith led federal investigations and prosecutions of Trump in both an election obstruction case and a classified documents case. 1.000

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Simplified: Smith led federal investigations and prosecutions of Trump in election obstruction and classified documents cases

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The memorandum also instructed federal agencies to terminate any engagements with Covington & Burling and to review all government contracts with the firm, aligning agency funding decisions with the a... 1.000

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Simplified: Memorandum instructed federal agencies to terminate engagements with Covington & Burling and review government contracts

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Koski worked as a prosecutor at the U.S. Department of Justice investigating and prosecuting public corruption with Jack Smith, and later represented him on a pro bono basis. 1.000

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Simplified: Koski worked as a prosecutor at the DOJ investigating public corruption with Jack Smith later represented him pro bono

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On February 25, 2025, Trump issued a presidential memorandum directing the suspension of security clearances for Peter Koski and all members, partners, and employees of Covington & Burling LLP who ass... 1.000

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Simplified: February 25 2025 Trump issued a memorandum suspending security clearances for Peter Koski and Covington & Burling employees who assisted Jack Smith

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Legal experts have stated that this effort of targeting of lawyers and law firms for the clients they represent could intimidate lawyers from representing certain clients in the future. 0.900

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Simplified: Legal experts stated targeting lawyers and law firms could intimidate lawyers from representing certain clients

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Those firms that have sued over EOs, to June 2025, have each prevailed in court, with favorable judicial rulings. 1.000

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Simplified: Firms that sued over EOs to June 2025 prevailed in court with favorable rulings

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The administration also threatened to bring attorneys before disciplinary proceedings in an executive order, while individuals close to the administration simultaneously campaigned to become officials... 1.000

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Simplified: Administration threatened attorneys with disciplinary proceedings individuals campaigned to become officials of the District of Columbia Bar

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Some have asserted that Trump intends to have the firms that settled provide such legal work. 0.800

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Simplified: Some assert Trump intends settling firms to provide legal work

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Trump later issued an executive order stating that the attorney general should create a mechanism to provide pro bono services to law enforcement officers who unjustly incur expenses defending their a... 1.000

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Simplified: Trump issued an executive order for the attorney general to create a mechanism for pro bono services to law enforcement officers

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As part of the settlements, the nine law firms have agreed to provide a total of $940 million in pro bono work to efforts supported by the president and the firms. 1.000

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Simplified: Nine law firms agreed to provide $940 million in pro bono work as part of settlements

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In addition to Paul Weiss, eight other firms made preemptive deals with Trump to avoid being similarly targeted by executive orders. 1.000

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Simplified: Eight other firms made preemptive deals with Trump to avoid being targeted by executive orders

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Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison (Paul Weiss) is the sole law firm targeted by an executive order that did not sue the administration and instead made a deal with the administration to avoid s... 1.000

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Simplified: Paul Weiss is the sole law firm targeted by an executive order that did not sue the administration making a deal instead

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Law firms and lawyers have responded in a variety of ways to these actions, with some firms and attorneys that were specific targets suing the Trump administration in response, resulting in six separa... 1.000

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Simplified: Law firms and lawyers responded to actions some suing the Trump administration resulting in six lawsuits

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President Trump signed memoranda and orders that both threatened attorneys in general and targeted certain law firms and lawyers in particular. 1.000

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Simplified: President Trump signed memoranda and orders threatening attorneys and targeting law firms and lawyers

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The Trump administration made efforts to influence practices by law firms, such as directing the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to send letters to 20 law firms demanding information ab... 1.000

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Simplified: Trump administration influenced law firm practices directing EEOC to send letters to 20 law firms demanding DEI information

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The retributive actions include issuing executive orders and presidential memoranda limiting the ability of attorneys to obtain access to government buildings, stopping any consideration for future em... 1.000

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Simplified: Retributive actions included limiting access to government buildings stopping future employment canceling contracts preventing federal contracts

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$940 million pro bono services promised:A&O Shearman: $125 millionCadwalader, Wickersham & Taft: $100 millionKirkland & Ellis: $125 millionLatham & Watkins: $125 millionMilbank: $100 millionPaul, Weis... 1.000

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Simplified: Law firms promised $940 million in pro bono services

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The targeting of law firms and lawyers under the second Trump Administration refers to unprecedented actions targeting political opponents starting in February 2025 that the second administration of U... 1.000

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Simplified: Targeting of law firms and lawyers refers to unprecedented actions against political opponents starting February 2025 by the second Trump administrati...

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Attorneys specifically targeted by a presidential memo or executive order:Alvin BraggNorman EisenMarc EliasLetitia JamesPeter KoskiLisa MonacoMark PomerantzJames QuarlesJack SmithAndrew WeissmannMark... 1.000

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Simplified: Alvin Bragg Norman Eisen Marc Elias Letitia James Peter Koski Lisa Monaco Mark Pomerantz James Quarles Jack Smith Andrew Weissmann Mark Zaid Aaron Zeb...

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Targeting of law firms and lawyers under the second Trump administrationDates: February–April, 2025 1.000

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Simplified: Targeting of law firms and lawyers occurred February–April 2025

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