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Justice Department says it will defend Trump's order targeting 4 law firms

NPR | By Carrie Johnson,
A Martínez
Published March 4, 2026 at 4:44 AM EST

In an abrupt reversal, the Justice Department said Tuesday that it will continue to defend President Trump's executive orders targeting four big law firms.

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