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#right to counsel

The right to legal representation, particularly in proceedings that may result in loss of liberty or deportation. While not constitutionally guaranteed in immigration proceedings, denial of counsel raises serious due process concerns.

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Grade 2 of 5: Major Abuse of Power

Executive Orders Targeting Law Firms Representing Trump's Opponents

Unprecedented use of executive orders to punish four law firms for representing clients adverse to the president. All four orders were struck down as unconstitutional violations of the First, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments. The campaign chilled legal representation and coerced at least nine other firms into compliance deals that remain operative.