American Bar Association sues Trump administration over law firm crackdown
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ABA Sues Trump Administration Over Law Firm Sanctions
Above: Delegates look on at the American Bar Association (ABA) House of Delegates meeting Aug. 9, 2010. Image copyright: Justin Sullivan/Gettty Images
The Spin
Pro-Trump narrative
Trump's orders rightfully exercise his executive power to oversee law firms that have abandoned neutrality for partisan activism. These firms have weaponized pro bono work to advance left-wing causes while discriminating against conservatives through diversity programs.
Anti-Trump narrative
Trump's orders are an unprecedented attack on the independence of the legal profession and rule of law. They violate First Amendment protections and create a dangerous precedent for attorneys representing clients or causes that don't align with the president's values.