Addressing Remedial Action by Paul Weiss

Honest Title:

Weaponizing Executive Power

Constitutional Risk:
8
Signed by: Donald J. Trump
Signed: 3/27/2025
Last Updated: 4/7/2025
Executive Order

Summary

Revokes EO targeting Paul Weiss. Firm agreed to "political neutrality" & pro bono after pressure. Signals executive power to influence firms. Rescinds EO against Paul Weiss after firm conceded to policy changes: neutrality & specific pro bono. Shows executive leverage over firms. GOP may miss overreach; Dems, potential policy capture & anti-DEI implications.