President Donald Trump issued a new memo authorizing sanctions against law firms that file “frivolous” lawsuits, escalating his attack on legal professionals. The memo empowers the attorney general to punish firms if their lawsuits against the administration are deemed unreasonable. The move follows executive orders against law firms that had represented Trump’s opponents or worked against him in the past. Trump ally Steve Bannon suggested that the goal is to bankrupt these firms. Civil rights organizations condemned the memo, accusing the administration of attempting to stifle dissent. Trump administration officials defended the move, claiming it is intended to prevent the judicial system from being weaponized against the American people. Legal experts noted the unprecedented nature of using executive power to intimidate lawyers and law firms. Critics accused Trump of hypocrisy given his own lawyers’ violations of legal rules. The implications of these actions are significant, as they could hinder the ability of legal professionals to act as a check on governmental power and protect the interests of the public.
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