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Judge Freezes Trump Executive Order Targeting Jenner & Block
A DC federal judge on Friday temporarily barred the Trump administration from enforcing an executive order targeting law firm Jenner & Block.
Judge Says He Is Inclined to Grant WilmerHale Restraining Order
A DC federal judge on Friday said he is inclined to grant WilmerHale a temporary restraining order against a Trump administration executive order, though there’s a question as to how broad it will be.
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