Secrets Out As Why Judge Lauren AliKhan Struck Down Trump Order Targeting Law Firm Is Revealed
President Donald Trump suffered a significant legal setback on Friday as a federal judge permanently struck down one of his executive orders aimed at punishing elite law firms, declaring it unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge Lauren AliKhan ruled that the order, which specifically targeted the high-profile firm Susman Godfrey, violated core constitutional principles and could not stand.
According to the Raw Story on Friday, 27 June, 2025, Judge AliKhan described Trump’s directive as being “unconstitutional from beginning to end,” highlighting what she referred to as “grave constitutional violations.”
The judge emphasized that the order unlawfully attempted to retaliate against a private legal entity based on its choice of clients and advocacy work—something that stands in direct conflict with the First Amendment and the principle of equal protection under the law.
The decision marks the fourth consecutive time a federal judge has struck down one of Trump’s executive orders aimed at large law firms, reinforcing concerns that the former president has been using executive power to punish dissent and influence legal opposition.
Susman Godfrey, known for representing clients in complex, high-stakes litigation, had previously taken positions that Trump opposed, prompting the administration’s retaliatory action.
Legal analysts have described the ruling as a victory for the independence of the legal profession and a blow to what critics call Trump’s “weaponization” of executive authority against perceived enemies.
The ruling sends a clear message about the limits of presidential power and underscores the role of the judiciary in checking executive overreach.
The Trump campaign has not issued a formal response to the decision, but critics say the ruling could complicate his ongoing legal and political strategy.
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