Golden State Today

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has commented on a recent decision by the District Court for the District of Columbia, which issued a temporary restraining order against the Trump Administration. The court's action prevents the administration from retaliating against Perkins Coie LLP and its attorneys. This is part of an alleged effort by former President Donald Trump to suppress lawyers and law firms that represent individuals and causes he opposes.

“This ruling is a win for free speech and the rule of law,” said Attorney General Bonta. “The President cannot use the power of his office to punish those who disagree with him. Today, our system of checks and balances worked. The court blocked the Trump Administration from retaliating against Perkins Coie based solely on the clients and ideas it represents, in accordance with the rights and freedoms enshrined in our Constitution to protect the American public.”

Attorney General Bonta was involved earlier today in filing an amicus brief as part of a multistate coalition. This brief supports Perkins Coie's lawsuit, which seeks to prevent retaliation by the Trump Administration against the firm and its attorneys. The amicus brief emphasized defending the rule of law and affirmed that everyone deserves vigorous legal representation.