American Bar Association v. Executive Office of the President
Case page of American Bar Association v. Executive Office of the President.
Overview[edit]
Case Summary:
The American Bar Association sues the executive, seeking an umbrella ruling that any "Law Firm Intimidation Policy" be ruled unconstitutional, so that no firm can be so threatened.
Case Status:
The Department of Justice moved to dismiss the complaint. The court has not yet announced a briefing schedule.
Upcoming Events:
| Date | Summary | Court |
|---|---|---|
| TBD | Awaiting the District Court to set the motion schedule. | District of D.C. |
Topics Involved:
Courts Involved:
| Court Level | Court | Docket Number | Judge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Trial Courts | District of D.C. | 1:25-cv-01888 | Amir H. Ali |
Detailed Timeline[edit]
List of all events in this case:
| Date | Summary | Court |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-16 | The ABA files a complaint, asking the court to declare unconstitutional such sanctions "intended to cripple each targeted law firm's business," grouped into types as "Security Clearance Termination," "Government Contracting," "Federal Building and Employee Access," and "Federal Employment." SOURCE | District of D.C. |
| 2025-08-08 | DoJ moves to dismiss the ABA's complaint, claiming the ABA lacks standing and is challenging only "a hypothetical executive order." SOURCE | District of D.C. |
| TBD | Awaiting the District Court to set the motion schedule. | District of D.C. |