Milbank reaches deal with Trump as divide among law firms deepens [View all]

Source: Reuters

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he had reached an agreement with law firm Milbank, deepening a divide within the legal industry over how to respond to the administration's pressure campaign to punish perceived enemies in the profession.

In a Truth Social post, Trump said Milbank approached him about a possible deal. The terms require the firm to perform $100 million in pro bono legal services on causes such as helping veterans and combating antisemitism.

The deal comes after the Trump administration targeted major law firms with ties to or which have been involved in challenges to his policies have been aimed at restricting their business with the federal government.

Law firms Perkins Coie, WilmerHale and Jenner & Block have asked U.S. judges in Washington to block Trump’s executive orders against them. The firms have asserted the orders are retaliatory and violated U.S. constitutional protections for free speech and due process.

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