Jenner Stands Firm

Because clients deserve fearless advocates

Our Statement

On March 28, 2025, Jenner & Block filed a lawsuit to stop an unconstitutional executive order that has already been declared unlawful by a federal court. We expect to prevail quickly.

For more than 100 years, Jenner has stood firm and tirelessly advocated for our clients against all adversaries, including against unlawful government action. We once again go to court to do just that. To do otherwise would mean compromising our ability to zealously advocate for all of our clients and capitulating to unconstitutional government coercion, which is simply not in our DNA. 

Filings and Statements

Order Granting Temporary Restraining Order

MARCH 28, 2025

Jenner & Block Statement: Response to TRO Ruling

Consistent with the law, the court has agreed that this is an unconstitutional executive order holding no legal weight. We will continue to do what we have always done, our job as lawyers and fearless advocates for our clients.

MARCH 28, 2025

Complaint

MARCH 28, 2025

Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order

MARCH 28, 2025

Declaration of Thomas J. Perrelli in Support of Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order

Editorials & Comments

  • “[Using] government power to punish firms for representing clients breaks a cornerstone principle of American justice going back to John Adams and the Founders.”

    The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board

    Read in WSJ

  • “This most recent Executive Order targeting Jenner & Block based on its representation of clients in matters adverse to members of the current Administration, similar to one already enjoined by a federal court, violates the fundamental tenets of our nation's legal system, including the core principle that every person is entitled to legal counsel.”

    The Chicago Bar Association Statement in Support of Jenner & Block and the Rule of Law

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  • “The government has decided to punish two prominent law firms because they represent parties that the administration does not like.”

    William Bay, ABA President

    Read in Reuters

  • “The message is that those lawyers who stand up for the rights of clients abused by the lawlessness of this administration will pay the price – and that price will be high.”

    The Boston Globe Editorial Board

    Read in Boston Globe

  • “The government should not punish lawyers and law firms for the clients they represent, absent specific findings that such representation was illegal or unethical. Punishing lawyers for their representation and advocacy violates the First Amendment and undermines the Sixth Amendment.”

    Open Letter from 78 Law School Deans

    READ ON LINKEDIN

  • “These actions... will inevitably erode the ability of the courts to do justice, the ability of the Department of Justice and its lawyers and agents to act independently and equitably, and the ability of defense attorneys to represent their clients.”

    New York State Bar Association Criminal Justice Section Executive Committee Members

    Read in NYLJ

Resources

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