DOJ Asserts Broad Power In BigLaw Executive Order Appeal

By Jared Foretek · May 14, 2026, 4:52 PM EDT

A Trump administration attorney told the D.C. Circuit on Thursday that the courts have no authority to review the president's decision to revoke someone's security clearance for any reason, including race, religion,...

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Case Information

Case Title

Perkins Coie LLP v. DOJ, et al

Case Number

25-5241

Court

Appellate - DC Circuit

Nature of Suit

2440 Other Civil Rights

Date Filed

July 02, 2025


Case Title

Jenner & Block LLP v. DOJ, et al

Case Number

25-5265

Court

Appellate - DC Circuit

Nature of Suit

2440 Other Civil Rights

Date Filed

July 22, 2025


Case Title

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP v. Executive Office of the President, et al

Case Number

25-5277

Court

Appellate - DC Circuit

Nature of Suit

2440 Other Civil Rights

Date Filed

July 28, 2025


Case Title

Susman Godfrey LLP v. Executive Office of the President, et al

Case Number

25-5310

Court

Appellate - DC Circuit

Nature of Suit

2440 Other Civil Rights

Date Filed

August 26, 2025


Case Title

Mark Zaid v. Executive Office of the President, et al

Case Number

26-5009

Court

Appellate - DC Circuit

Nature of Suit

2899 Other Statutes APA/Review Agency

Date Filed

January 13, 2026