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“Justice Department Makes Abrupt Reversal on Law Firm Sanctions; Decision Comes Less than a Day After the Trump Administration Told...

The Justice Department abruptly reversed its decision to drop appeals defending executive orders that sanction law firms, re‑asserting its position within 24 hours. The reversal follows a brief announcement that the Trump administration would cease defending the orders, which targeted firms representing clients challenging the administration’s policies. The four affected firms have urged the D.C. Circuit to keep the briefing deadline, highlighting the sudden policy flip‑flop. The move underscores the DOJ’s renewed willingness to pursue aggressive legal tactics against perceived adversaries.