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Democrats Urge Roberts to Seek Congress Help as 50 Charged in Threats; Perkins Coie, WilmerHale Challenge Trump Orders

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Updated Apr 23, 2025, 02:22 PM

A rise in threats and violence against the federal judiciary has prompted concern from U.S. lawmakers and the judicial system. Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr.'s 2024 year-end report highlighted an increase in threats, with 50 individuals criminally charged in connection to these incidents.

Democratic members of the House Judiciary Committee, including Representatives Jamie Raskin and Hank Johnson, have urged Chief Justice Roberts to seek congressional assistance to enhance protection for judges, their families, and courthouse staff. Concurrently, scrutiny has intensified over major law firms that have entered into deals with former President Donald Trump to provide pro bono legal services. These firms, including Perkins Coie and WilmerHale, face criticism from Democrats demanding transparency and accountability, accusing them of complicity in undermining the rule of law. Despite firms maintaining that their work remains neutral, there appears to be a disconnect between their expectations and those of the Trump administration. In response to executive orders issued by Trump perceived as retaliatory against these firms, Perkins Coie and WilmerHale are seeking permanent injunctions from federal judges in Washington, D.C. The conflict reflects broader tensions within the legal profession, with some smaller firms eager to challenge Trump, while larger firms navigate pressures from both the administration and political actors. Additionally, Democratic lawmakers including Reps. Raskin, Schiff, and Sen. Booker have raised concerns over the Department of Justice's use of armed Special Deputy U.S. Marshals to block testimony by a fired former pardon attorney, further highlighting the fraught relationship between branches of government amid ongoing investigations and political disputes.

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Law.com

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ICYMI. Sources inside the nine law firms that cut deals with President Trump say they are sticking to neutral categories for the pro bono work. However, there appears to be a disconnect between the White House's and the firms' expectations. https://t.co/pPYM1HsCbi https://t.co/GPvHWT4NUs

Sarah Bedford

@sarahcbedford

Our reporting on the arguments FOR Trump going after Big Law firms over partisan practices and perceived abuses of the justice system. Trump's pressure campaign does have some defenders in the legal world. W/ @KaelanDC https://t.co/9k6pmz4YQz

Chad Pergram

@ChadPergram

Top Dem on Judiciary Cmte Raskin writes to FBI Dir Patel. Asks for a probe into Interim U.S. Attorney for DC Ed Martin’s failure to disclose appearances on Russian state-controlled television

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