Preventing Abuses of the Legal System and the Federal Court

Presidential Action March 22, 2025 Document 6719

Summary

President Donald Trump has issued a memorandum directing the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security to enforce stricter accountability measures on lawyers and law firms that engage in unethical or unlawful practices, particularly those affecting national security, public safety, and election integrity. The directive emphasizes the need for sanctions against attorneys filing frivolous or vexatious lawsuits against the federal government and calls for a review of past misconduct over the last eight years. This action could lead to significant legal and political implications, including the potential reassessment of security clearances and termination of federal contracts for offending attorneys, thereby reinforcing the integrity of the legal system and protecting national interests.