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US law firm Paul Weiss fired by client over Trump executive order

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Law firm Paul Weiss says client fired it as defense counsel because of U.S. President Donald Trump 's executive order this month targeting the firm.

Law firm asked a federal judge in New Jersey to allow Paul Weiss to withdraw from the case.

Trump 's March 14 order suspending any security clearances held by the firm's lawyers.