Washington — A federal judge on Friday struck down President Trump's executive order that sought to punish the law firm Susman Godfrey, ruling that it is unconstitutional and blocking the administration from enforcing it. The decision from U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan caps an unbroken streak of victories for the four major law firms that were targeted by Mr.
Main Idea: A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting Susman Godfrey was unconstitutional and blocked the government from enforcing it.
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The ruling may limit government retaliation against law firms, which can protect the rule of law. Also prolong fights between Trump and his opponents.
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