A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has temporarily blocked President Trump's executive order targeting Susman Godfrey, the law firm representing Dominion Voting Systems. Judge Loren AliKhan's decision prevents the firm from being blocked from government buildings and having government contracts canceled.
Trump's order cited the firm's "previous activities," referencing their representation of Dominion, which secured a $787.5 million settlement from Fox News over false election claims in 2023. Susman Godfrey continues to represent Dominion in cases against Trump allies, including Rudy Giuliani and Mike Lindell.
Judge AliKhan stated the order "chills the firm's speech and advocacy" and "threatens reputational harm." The temporary restraining order is in effect for 14 days, and the government must rescind related memos. Since Trump began targeting law firms, nine firms agreed to provide $940 million in legal services to promote causes supported by the president and remove Diversity, Equity and Inclusion from hiring practices. Three other firms are fighting the president's action in federal courts.