In a scathing ruling, a federal judge blocked President Trump’s executive order targeting law firm Susman Godfrey for successfully suing Fox News over false election fraud claims. Legal experts see Trump using his power to retaliate against critics and rivals, including law firms, former aides, and those targeting Tesla dealerships. Trump’s actions are seen as a departure from the norm of Justice Department independence since Watergate, with concerns about undermining freedom of speech and civil liberties. Despite claims of independence, Trump’s orders direct the DOJ to target specific individuals and organizations. Critics argue that Trump is using these orders to silence dissenting voices and intimidate law firms. The move to punish Susman Godfrey follows other executive orders targeting law firms filing “frivolous” lawsuits. Concerns are raised about Trump acting as prosecutor, judge, and legislator, exceeding his authority and violating established norms. In response, some law firms have challenged the legality of Trump’s actions in court. Meanwhile, Trump and his allies accuse the Biden administration of weaponizing the DOJ against him, though no specific evidence has emerged to support these claims. The situation raises concerns about the politicization of the Justice Department and the erosion of established norms regarding its independence.
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