Final Order in Wilmer Hale LLP v. Executive Office of the President, 25-cv-917

On March 27, 2025, Executive Order 14250, aimed at addressing risks associated with WilmerHale, was signed by the President and subsequently published in the Federal Register. However, on May 27, 2025, a permanent injunction was issued by U.S. District Court Judge Richard J. Leon, preventing the Department of Homeland Security and certain other defendants from enforcing the executive order. As a result, all Department employees, officers, staff, and contractors are required to fully comply with the court’s injunction and refrain from implementing any provisions of Executive Order 14250. Despite the injunction, the Executive Branch maintains the position that both the issuance and implementation of Executive Order 14250 were lawful. The Department is collaborating with the Department of Justice to explore the possibility of appealing the court’s decision. Nevertheless, until a new court order is issued, strict adherence to the current court ruling is mandatory, as any violation may lead to contempt of court. Questions regarding compliance should be directed to the appropriate contracting officer. The contract, titled “Final Order in Wilmer Hale LLP v. Executive Office of the President, 25-cv-917,” is associated with solicitation number DHS-002-0609 and is managed by the Department of Homeland Security, with place of performance in Springfield, Virginia.