Democrats are pressing top law firms for more details about tens of millions of dollars in free legal services that they’re providing to President Donald Trump and the Trump administration. That pro bono work is part of the agreements that some law firms struck with the president earlier this year, after the president and his administration publicly threatened law firms with executive orders and other actions.
Following those threats, the president secured hundreds of millions of dollars in pro bono legal work from a number of top U.S. firms.
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Democrats are now seeking more details on that work, including the nature, scope and duration of specific services provided.
In a letter to law firms, Democrats cited a law which prohibits the government from accepting any voluntary services. The law is intended to ensure that the government does not owe any debts or money which has not been approved by Congress.
“I hope these law firms realize there is no safety in appeasement,” Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., stated. “Once we get through this nightmare, we have to make sure nobody in the White House or in state power can shake down law firms, media, colleges and universities again for his or her personal enrichment.”
