AG Platkin, AG Brown, AG Raoul, and AG Campbell are co-leading a coalition of 20 attorneys general in an amicus brief in support of law firm Susman Godfrey, which is challenging an unconstitutional presidential order that retaliates against the firm for representing clients in the aftermath of the 2020 election and defending the integrity of that election. The attorneys general argue that the orders will harm their states’ residents by making it more difficult for many potential clients — especially those who currently rely on pro bono representation — to obtain legal services and vindicate their rights in court.

“Targeting law firms just because the President disagrees with their advocacy or dislikes their clients is outrageous and unconstitutional. These unlawful executive orders are an intimidation tactic designed to scare lawyers into never challenging him in court. But we will not be intimidated. We will continue to stand with law firms who are defending themselves against this abhorrent abuse of power instead of cutting deals that give a false veneer of legitimacy to this Administration’s illegal targeting of lawyers.”- AG Platkin