The Department of Justice initially filed a motion to dismiss its own appeal in the case against the four law firms, but reversed course a day or two later.

The four law firms targeted by President Trump's executive orders were WilmerHale, Perkins Coie, Sussman Godfrey, and Jenner & Block.

The Trump administration argued that a president's decision to grant or revoke security clearances is entrusted entirely to the executive branch and not subject to judicial review.