Legal Showdown: American Bar Association Challenges Trump Administration’s Law Firm Sanctions in Court
WASHINGTON — The American Bar Association has initiated legal action against the Trump administration, contending that recent sanctions imposed on law firms violate fundamental principles of due process and free speech. The lawsuit, filed in a federal court, challenges sanctions that the administration has enforced on several legal practices for their affiliations with clients deemed unfavorable by the government. The association argues that such actions create a chilling effect on the legal profession and undermine the independence of lawyers. Citing concerns for the rule of law, the American Bar Association asserts that these sanctions compromise … Read more