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‘Armed agents nearly turned up at my house’: fired DOJ attorney on defying Trump

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Pressures on Law Firms and the Rule of Law

This chapter examines the significant pressures law firms face from the administration, including executive memos authorizing sanctions against those using the legal system. It discusses the risks posed to the rule of law and the independence of legal institutions, particularly when law firms capitulate to these pressures. Additionally, it addresses the consequences of these actions on the judiciary and the potential for a constitutional crisis amidst escalating tensions.

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