American Bar Association sues US Justice Department, claiming retaliation over grants

Federal complaint accuses Brevard leaders of retaliation, violating officer's rights

By Jennifer Emert Click here for updates on this story     BREVARD, North Carolina (WLOS) — The Southern States Police Benevolent Association (PBA) has filed a civil complaint in the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina against the city of Brevard, its Police Chief Thomas Jordan, and City Manager Wilson Hooper. The complaint is a result of what the law enforcement association calls the retaliatory firing of Sgt…

American Bar Association sues US Justice Department, claiming retaliation over grants

The American Bar Association sued the U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday, claiming it illegally terminated federal grants in retaliation for the lawyer organization's public criticism of the Trump administration.

American Bar Association Sues U.S. Justice Department, Alleging Retaliatory Termination of Grants Over Trump Criticism

The lawsuit accuses the DOJ of political retaliation and First Amendment violations, escalating tensions between the ABA and the Trump administration. Introduction: A Legal Battle with Constitutional Stakes In a bold move underscoring escalating tensions between the legal profession and the executive branch, the American Bar Association (ABA) filed a lawsuit on April 24, 2025, against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The suit, lodged in fed…