Compliance with Final Order in Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP v. Executive Office of the President

The Environmental Protection Agency has issued a directive to all employees and contractors to disregard Executive Order 14250, which pertains to risks associated with WilmerHale. This action is in response to a court order resulting from the case Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP v. Executive Office of the President, 1:25-cv-917 (D.D.C.). The relevant communications, including an email outlining compliance steps and the court order itself, are attached for reference. Employees and contractors are instructed to contact their contracting officer for guidance on adhering to the court's requirements. The agency emphasizes full cooperation in implementing the order, ensuring legal alignment with recent judicial decisions. This directive underscores the immediate suspension of any actions tied to the now-superseded executive order and affirms EPA's commitment to upholding court-mandated directives.