On March 27, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued an Executive Order suspending security clearances for employees at the law firm Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP (WilmerHale).

This suspension is pending a review to determine whether the employees’ access to sensitive government information is appropriate and consistent with national interests. As part of this action, the Federal Government will cease all contracts with WilmerHale and restrict its employees’ access to government facilities.

The Executive Order reflects President Trump’s position against law firms he believes engage in activities detrimental to American interests. The administration has accused WilmerHale of using its legal practice to promote partisan goals, undermining justice, and participating in practices that could violate civil rights laws. This move aligns with the President’s broader agenda to hold accountable entities perceived as exploiting their government connections for partisan purposes.

In addition to WilmerHale, the Executive Order is part of a larger initiative by the Trump administration to ensure accountability among major law firms and prevent the misuse of taxpayer funds. The President emphasizes the need to protect the nation from individuals who may use their influence in ways that conflict with the interests of the United States. This action continues a trend of initiatives aimed at reshaping government operations to better serve the American public.

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