Big Law's Triumph Over Trump

A federal judge eviscerates one of Trump's most alarming executive orders

Donald Trump, signing executive orders, including EO 14230, “Addressing Risks from Perkins Coie LLP,” on March 6, 2025 (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

In a cringe-worthy twist on the theatrical phrase “Let’s kill all the lawyers,” EO 14230 takes the approach of “Let’s kill the lawyers I don’t like,” sending the clear message: lawyers must stick to the …