A federal judge has ruled that the American Bar Association (ABA) can proceed with a lawsuit alleging that the Trump administration has a policy to punish law firms over their past legal work, diversity policies, and political ties. The lawsuit seeks a declaration that the policy is unlawful and an order barring the White House and federal agencies from enforcing it. The Justice Department has denied the lawsuit, arguing that the ABA lacks standing to sue as it is not a law firm and was never subject to a White House order. The White House had no immediate comment.