Trump admin asked a court to drop lawsuits against law firms tied to Democrats. Now it’s changing its mind
Published on March 3, 2026.
The Justice Department has reversed its decision to withdraw lawsuits against four large law firms, which were targeted by President Donald Trump due to their ties to Democrats. The move appears to strengthen Trump's efforts to block the firms from federal government access. The Justice Department had been appealing judges' rulings overturning executive orders placed on the four firms. However, on Monday night, the administration told the DC Circuit Court of Appeals it had agreed to drop the cases. The change could potentially disrupt future proceedings at the DC circuit.
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