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Federal Judge Halts Trump Administration’s Ban on WilmerHale, Citing First Amendment Violations

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Washington — A federal judge issued a temporary halt to a Trump administration directive this week, which would have severed federal contracts with and restricted access to federal buildings for WilmerHale, a law firm known for representing Harvard University in high-profile legal battles. U.S. District Judge Richard J. Leon found the order, aimed at punishing the firm for its associations and advocacy, likely violated the First Amendment rights. The contentious order from the White House targeted WilmerHale due to its ties with Robert Mueller, a former partner who led a 2016 congressional investigation into the … Read more

New Mexico Court To Decide On Sealing Hackman Estate Records, Citing Privacy After Tragic Deaths of Actor and Wife

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SANTA FE, N.M. – A court in New Mexico is currently deliberating on a request to prevent the release of extensive investigative records connected to the deaths of the famed actor Gene Hackman and his spouse, Betsy Arakawa. This legal appeal, put forth by the couple’s estate, aims to secure the privacy rights endowed by the constitution. Judge Matthew Wilson of Santa Fe has scheduled a hearing for Monday where the plea to withhold videos, photographs, and documents will be evaluated. In advance of this session, the court has temporarily suspended the disclosure of these … Read more

New Haven Reignites Legal Battle, Sues Trump Administration Citing Historical Wins Against Past Presidential Policies

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New Haven, Connecticut — In a historic echo of defiance, New Haven has once again positioned itself against the federal government’s withdrawal of promised funds—a battle reminiscent of its 1986 legal clash with the Reagan administration. This time, the city has taken legal action against both immigration and environmental funding policies under President Donald Trump’s administration. Back in 1986, the struggle began when New Haven’s then-Mayor Biagio DiLieto took a stand against President Ronald Reagan’s deferral of $8 million intended for urban development, which included a significant $638,000 earmarked for New Haven. These funds were … Read more

Harvard Law Faculty Condemn Trump’s Retaliatory Actions Against Lawyers, Citing Threats to Freedom of Speech and Legal Norms

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Cambridge, MA – In an unprecedented move, Harvard Law School professors have publicly challenged actions taken by the Trump administration, accusing it of retaliating against law firms and their attorneys for representing oppositional clients and interests. This accusation came in a strongly worded letter penned over the weekend, in which a significant majority of the faculty – 82 out of 118 active professors – have put their signatures, signaling deep concerns within the academic community. The professors’ letter details alarming threats allegedly made by the Trump administration against individual lawyers and leading law firms, threatening … Read more