March 3 (UPI) -- After asking to drop its appeal on a day earlier, the Department of Justice reversed course Tuesday saying it will continue to defend President Donald Trump's executive orders against four law firms.
On Monday, the Justice Department filed a motion requesting to abandon its battle against four law firms that previously won their cases against the administration. The Justice Department has sought to suspend their security clearances, revoke federal their contracts and restrict their access to federal buildings for being associated with people and supporting interests that do not align with the president or his policies.
On Tuesday, the Justice Department formally asked to withdraw its request to abandon the appeal. It sent an email to the four firms apologizing for the short notice and told them it would withdraw its voluntary dismissal, The New York Times reported. It wasn't clear why the administration backtracked.
Some law firms conceded to Trump early on, but four firms have continued to fight the executive orders. They are Perkins Coie, WilmerHale, Susman Godfrey and Jenner & Block.
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