Editorial: The New York Times

• The Trump administration is running an intimidation campaign against the legal system, aiming to instill anxiety and fear among federal judges.
• Intimidation attacks extend even to private sector lawyers, where Trump is trying to harm the business of several firms he dislikes.
• The tactics exerted by Trump are straining the American system of checks and balances in ways it has not been tested in many decades.
• Trump is issuing executive orders to remove the security clearances of lawyers at large law firms, seemingly motivated to punish those who represented against him or filed lawsuits against him.
• Trump's lawsuits are designed to intimidate and suppress law firms, creating a chilling effect in the legal sector.

Conclusion: To meet this challenge from President Trump, a vigorous and courageous response is required from judges, lawyers, and law firms to protect the underpinnings of the legal system and the U.S. constitution.

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