The US Department of Justice has officially stopped its efforts to save President Trump’s executive orders that targeted four prominent law firms.

Last year, the Trump administration issued orders that tried to restrict government contracts and building access for specific law firms. The administration accused these firms of having “weaponized” the justice system against the President and criticized their diversity policies.

Four different federal judges previously ruled that these orders were unconstitutional, violating rights like free speech and due process.

By dropping these appeals, the government is essentially accepting those lower court decisions. The orders are now effectively dead.

The affected firms—Jenner & Block, WilmerHale, Perkins Coie, and Susman Godfrey—have praised the move, calling it a victory for the rule of law and the independence of lawyers.

It is worth noting that nine other major law firms chose to settle with the White House last year. These firms agreed to provide nearly $1 billion in free legal services to avoid being targeted by the administration.

This move effectively ends a major legal confrontation between the current administration and the private legal sector.