Why a Seattle law firm is fighting Trump, while others are giving in

More than 500 law firms across the United States have signed a legal brief supporting Perkins Coie in a fight against President Trump.

The Seattle-based law firm was targeted last month by the Trump Administration with a sweeping Executive Order. The order directs the federal government, in almost all cases, to not hire Perkins Coie or use contractors associated with the firm. 

This is just one of the law firms that has recently been targeted by Trump, mostly due to past actions or associations that the President disagrees with. 

And not all firms are fighting back. 

Guest:

Defense attorney and Serious Trouble co-host Ken White

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