Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, the legal community has a longstanding tradition of representing historically underrepresented communities in important constitutional and historic landmark cases. Right now, the President and his cronies are shaking down the legal world in an unprecedented manner. These law firms have provided services to our underrepresented communities in a pro bono manner for decades. In the past few weeks, the President has targeted law firms that he has deemed a threat against his goals to impose an illegal agenda. Through his executive orders, he has threatened the revocation of government security clearances and prohibitions on entering Federal buildings to these law firms. Two of the law firms--Skadden; and Paul, Weiss--immediately settled to avoid sanctions and committed a collective $140 million in pro bono work to support the Trump administration's agenda. Other targeted law firms--WilmerHale; Jenner & Block; and Perkins Coie--continue to challenge these orders in court. These law firms have been responsible for providing free pro bono work in support of disenfranchised communities for decades. Mr. Speaker, Trump is doing this to stop them from successfully arguing against his executive orders and the harms and effects they may have on America. In addition, many of our colleagues across the aisle have introduced at least seven bills to impeach Federal judges who have ruled against the Trump agenda.…”