A federal judge recently declared President Trump’s executive order targeting the law firm Perkins Coie, which represented his 2016 presidential opponent, as unconstitutional. US District Judge Beryl Howell ruled that the order violated key constitutional amendments, including the First, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments. Perkins Coie, known for its representation of Hillary Clinton and involvement in voting rights litigation opposed by Trump, joined other law firms in challenging executive orders that impacted their security clearances, access to federal officials, and government client relationships. While emergency rulings had previously halted parts of Trump’s directives, Judge Howell’s recent decision marked the first permanent striking down of an executive order targeting a law firm in its entirety. In her extensive opinion, Judge Howell referenced literary and legal luminaries like William Shakespeare, John Adams, and the Bill of Rights. She critiqued the executive order’s attempt to control lawyers by quoting Shakespeare’s “Henry VI” and highlighting the dangerous precedent of targeting lawyers based on political affiliations. This groundbreaking ruling emphasizes the importance of upholding constitutional rights and legal protections, setting a significant precedent for future legal challenges. The story continues to evolve, with updates expected as the case progresses.