Elite law firms formed a proud part of the opposition to the first Trump administration. This time around, the industry is fearful of taking on a president who hasn’t shied away from punishing his enemies.

The orders also may represent exceptional acts of retribution against lawyers who have crossed him in the past, they said.

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to suspend security clearances for Perkins Coie lawyers, as he continues to retaliate against law firms connected to his political opponents.

The order against the firm, which did work for Democrats during the 2016 campaign, represents an escalation of efforts to punish groups the president sees as aiding his enemies.

Trump hit another major law firm that worked for his political rivals with an executive order seeking to limit its ability to work for the U.S. government.

President Trump suspends security clearances for Perkins Coie employees, marking a significant change for the Seattle law firm.

Michael Steele, Host of “The Weekend” on MSNBC, and Kristy Greenberg, Former SDNY Criminal Division Deputy Chief join Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House with reaction to the stunning Executive Order put into motion by the Trump Administration targeting Perkins Coie,

The dishonest and dangerous activity of the law firm Perkins Coie has affected this country for decades,” the order reads, later accusing it of “undermining democratic elec