Summary
Directs government agencies to review and possibly end all business with the law firm Perkins Coie because of its past actions.
What problem does this solve?
The government believes a specific law firm has acted dishonestly by creating false documents to influence an election and by using unfair hiring practices. This order stops the firm from working with the government and investigates it to protect the country's security and laws.
Who does this affect?
- The law firm Perkins Coie LLP and its employees
- Federal government contractors
- Large law firms
What does this order do?
Suspends security clearances
Orders the immediate suspension of any active security clearances held by individuals at the law firm Perkins Coie, pending a full review.
Reviews and terminates government contracts
Requires all government agencies to review their contracts with Perkins Coie and take steps to end them.
Investigates law firms for racial discrimination
Directs the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Attorney General to investigate large law firms for illegal race-based hiring and promotion practices.
Limits hiring of firm's employees
Tells federal agencies not to hire employees from Perkins Coie unless the head of the agency provides a special waiver.
Requires contractors to disclose business with the firm
Forces government contractors to report any business they conduct with Perkins Coie.
Limits access to federal buildings
Restricts employees of Perkins Coie from entering federal government buildings if their access is considered a threat to national security.
What is the real world impact?
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Could be seen as political retaliation
Targets a law firm that represented a past political opponent and worked with donors disliked by the administration, potentially using government power to settle political scores.
When does this start?
This order takes effect immediately on March 6, 2025, and contains a deadline for agencies to report on their contracts.
Agency assessment of contracts
Within 30 days of March 6, 2025, all agencies must submit a report on their contracts with Perkins Coie to the Office of Management and Budget.