President Donald Trump has ordered two top officials to take action against lawyers and law firms he says are violating the law and rules, as his administration faces an onslaught of lawsuits targeting his policies.
Trump on March 22 directed Attorney General Pam Bondi and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to enforce laws and regulations concerning attorney conduct.
Bondi shall refer for disciplinary action any attorneys whose conduct in federal court “appears to violate professional conduct rules, including rules governing meritorious claims and contentions, and particularly in cases that implicate national security, homeland security, public safety, or election integrity,” the order states….