• The executive order targeting Big Law firm Jenner & Block was ruled unconstitutional on Friday.
• In his ruling, District Judge John Bates said the EO retaliated against the firm for protected speech.
• This is the second executive order targeting a Big Law firm that has been struck down.

Another of President Donald Trump's executive orders targeting a Big Law firm has been struck down after a US District Judge on Friday said the action against Jenner & Block was unconstitutional.

The entire order, which revoked the security clearances of the firm's attorneys and required a review of its government contracts, was invalidated by the judge's ruling, representing a major win for Jenner & Block.

"The order raises constitutional eyebrows many times over. It punishes and seeks to silence speech 'at the very center of the First Amendment,'" US District Judge John Bates, of the District Court of DC wrote in his ruling, adding that Trump's order did so "via the most 'egregious form of content discrimination — viewpoint discrimination,'" and "in an unacceptable attempt to 'insulate the Government's laws from judicial inquiry.'"

A spokesperson for Jenner & Block directed Business Insider to their public statement following the ruling, which said that the firm is "pleased with the court's decision to decisively strike down an unconstitutional attack on our clients' right to have zealous, independent counsel and our firm's right to represent our clients fully and without compromise."

"Our decision to fight the executive order in court is rooted in Jenner & Block's history and values: we fiercely advocate for our clients under all circumstances," the firm's statement continued. "This ruling demonstrates the importance of lawyers standing firm on behalf of clients and for the law. That is what Jenner will continue to do for our clients — paying and pro bono — as we look to put this matter behind us."

Representatives for the White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.

The decision from US District Judge John Bates, an appointee of former President George W. Bush, is the second order striking down an executive order from Trump targeting a law firm.

Earlier this month, another judge blocked an order targeting Perkins Coie, ruling that Trump's use of federal power "an overt attempt to suppress and punish certain viewpoints."

Judges have also temporarily paused executive orders targeting the law firms Susman Godfrey and Wilmer Hale, pending decisions on whether to permanently block them.

At an April hearing for Jenner & Block's case, Bates snapped at the Justice Department lawyer, Richard Lawson, who argued Trump's executive order should stand.

"Give me a break," Bates said, as Lawson argued federal agencies should follow Trump's command because Jenner & Block engaged in "racial discrimination."

In the now-blocked executive order, Trump specifically singled out attorney Andrew Weissmann, a Jenner employee who served as a lead prosecutor in Robert Mueller's special counsel's office, which investigated Trump's ties to Russia in 2016. The order described Weissmann's career as "rooted in weaponized government and abuse of power."

Judge Bates's ruling described Trump's order and the subsequent legal battle over its legality as "no run-of-the-mill retaliation case," adding that the president "has displayed a great deal of animosity toward Jenner."

"Further adverse actions would not be shocking — and could very well offend the Constitution as plainly as Executive Order 14246 does," Bates wrote. "But Article III requires this Court to place its faith in future courts to prevent harm from befalling Jenner if and when that occurs."

• Netflix's "Big Mouth" eighth and final season is available to stream on Netflix.
• The series has featured several stars, including Natasha Lyonne, Megan Thee Stallion, and Jordan Peele.
• Here's a look at the star-studded cast and who they play.

After eight seasons and over 200 guest stars, the adult animated franchise "Big Mouth" premiered its final season on Friday.

Though it never reached the viewership numbers of behemoths like "Bridgerton" or "Stranger Things," it's one of the streamer's longest running original scripted shows.

Across eight years, the series has won five Emmys and inspired the 2022 spin-off, "Human Resources." Season eight concludes the series, which was created by Nick Kroll, his childhood best friend Andrew Goldberg, Jennifer Flackett, and Mark Levin.

The season follows a group of teens entering Bridgeton High School and having to rediscover their identities in the new school.

As with previous seasons, the teens' hormones, feelings, and mental illnesses are personified through various creatures that appear to help guide the teens through the ups and downs of puberty.

Nick Kroll plays Nick and Maury.

Kroll played several human characters, including Nick Birch, the series' lead character, who was inspired by Kroll's childhood.

Kroll also played Lola Skumpy and Coach Steve, Andrew's hormone monster, Maury, and Nick's hormone monster, Rick.

Kroll is known for starring in the FX comedy "The League," creating and starring in his own sketch series "Kroll Show," and creating the "Big Mouth" spinoff series "Human Resources."

John Mulaney plays Andrew Glouberman.

Andrew Glouberman, a boy obsessed with masturbation, is Nick Birch's best friend who joins him on his adventure through puberty.

John Mulaney, a comedian and former "Saturday Night Live" writer, plays the character. Mulaney has starred in other animated movies, including "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish" and "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse."

Jessi Klein plays Jessi Glaser.

Jessi Klein plays Jessi Glaser, a close friend of Nick and Andrew's who explores her sexuality and struggles with depression and her parents' divorce.

Klein is best known for her writing and producing work, having previously produced "Inside Amy Schumer," "Transparent," and "Dead to Me."

Maya Rudolph plays Connie LaCienega and Diane Birch.

Maya Rudolph plays two characters in the series — Connie LaCienega, the hormone monster for Jessi, and Diane Birch, Nick's mother.

Rudolph, who rose to fame as a cast member on "Saturday Night Live," has won four primetime Emmy Awards for her performance in "Big Mouth" and has starred in numerous movies and TV shows, including "Bridesmaids," "The Good Place," and "The Lego Movie 2."

Ayo Edebiri plays Missy Foreman-Greenwald.

Missy is a nerdy biracial classmate of Andrew, Jessi, and Nick's.

In the first four seasons, Jenny Slate voiced the character, but she stepped down from the role in 2020, announcing on Instagram that black people should play black characters.

Slate was replaced with Ayo Edebiri as Missy began to explore her Black identity in the show.

Edebiri is best known for her breakout roles in the 2020s in "Bottoms" and "The Bear."

Thandiwe Newton plays Mona.

Thandiwe Newton played Missy's British hormone monster, Mona.

Newton is known for starring in "Westworld," "Mission: Impossible II," and "Solo: A Star Wars Story."

Jason Mantzoukas plays Jay Bilzerian.

Jay Bilzerian, a sex-obsessed bisexual boy, is another friend of Andrew, Nick, and Jessi's.

Mantzoukas is a comedian who has previously played equally wacky characters in "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," "The Good Place," and "The League."

Andrew Rannells plays Matthew MacDell.

Matthew MacDell, a gossipy gay student, was initially a secondary character in the first few seasons but became one of the main characters after season 3, developing relationships with Jay and Jessi.

Broadway and screen actor Andrew Rannells has starred in "The Prom" and "Girls" and has a vibrant voice-acting career, appearing on shows like "Sonic X," "Pokémon," and "Invincible."

David Thewlis plays The Shame Wizard.

David Thewlis joined the cast in season two as the Shame Wizard, who will mock and bully the children to amplify their shame around their mistakes.

Thewlis previously starred in multiple "Harry Potter" movies, "Wonder Woman," and "The Theory of Everything."

Jean Smart plays Depression Kitty.

Depression Kitty first shows up in season two after Jessi starts to develop strong negative emotions amid her parents' divorce. Since then, Depression Kitty has made a few appearances across the show.

Jean Smart, an Emmy-winning actor who stars in "Hacks," played Depression Kitty.

Maria Bamford plays Tito the Anxiety Mosquito.

Tito the Anxiety Mosquito embodies the children's anxiety, first appearing in season four.

Comedian Maria Bamford is known for her comedy specials as well as her Netflix show "Lady Dynamite."

Zazie Beetz plays Danni.

Danni is a student Nick meets in season seven when considering attending a private school.

Zazie Beetz is known for her roles in "Atlanta," "Deadpool 2," "Joker," and "Bullet Train."

Megan Thee Stallion plays Megan.

In season seven, Megan Thee Stallion guest stars as Megan, a hormone monster for Danni.

Megan Thee Stallion is better known for her rapping career, though she has also starred in Disney+'s "She-Hulk: Attorney At Law" and the 2023 movie "Dicks: The Musical."

Jordan Peele plays the ghost of Duke Ellington.

One of Nick's friends is the ghost of jazz pianist Duke Ellington, who lives in the teen's attic.

Jordan Peele is the voice behind the ghost. He also played Missy's father, Cyrus Foreman-Greenwald.

Peele is an Oscar-winning horror director and comedy actor best known for directing "Get Out," "Nope," and "Us" and starring in "Key and Peele."

Brian Tyree Henry plays Elijah.

Elijah, an asexual Christian student, appears in seasons six and seven, building a relationship with Missy. They broke up after graduating from middle school.

Brian Tyree Henry, known for his roles in "Atlanta," "Bullet Train," and Marvel's "Eternals," plays Elijah. Henry has voice acting experience from starring in the "Spider-Verse" movies as Miles Morales' father, Jefferson.

Natasha Lyonne plays Ms. Dunn.

Natasha Lyonne guest stars in the final season as sex-ed teacher Ms. Dunn. Lyonne has also made cameos in previous seasons playing Suzette Saint James, Jay's pillow girlfriend, and Nadia Vulvokov, the character Lyonne plays in Netflix's "Russian Doll."

Lyonne is best known for starring in "American Pie," "Orange is the New Black," and "Poker Face."

Ali Wong plays Ali.

Ali Wong joined "Big Mouth" in season three, playing the pansexual transfer student Ali.

Wong is a comedian who has previously starred in other Netflix originals like "Beef" and "Always Be My Maybe."

Keke Palmer plays Rochelle.

"Big Mouth" season five introduced the concept of Hateworms and Lovebugs, who strengthen the children's emotions. Rochelle, played by Keke Palmer, was Missy's Hateworm but later transformed into her Lovebug.

Palmer is best known for starring in "True Jackson, VP," "One of Them Days," and "Nope."

• Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is feuding with Grok, a chatbot created by Elon Musk's xAI.
• "The judgement seat belongs to GOD, not you," she wrote.
• It came after the AI chatbot called her Christian beliefs into question.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has it out for Grok.

The Georgia Republican lit into the AI chatbot, which was created by Elon Musk's xAI and is available to users on X, on Friday after it called her Christian beliefs into question.

"The judgement seat belongs to GOD, not you a non-human AI platform," Greene wrote. "Grok is left leaning and continues to spread fake news and propaganda."

The congresswoman also offered a warning about AI chatbots in general, saying: "When people give up their own discernment, stop seeking the truth, and depend on AI to analyze information, they will be lost."

In response to a post from a user asking whether Greene was "really a Christian," the chatbot said that the question was "subjective," mentioning the congresswoman's prior association with the QAnon conspiracy theory and her self-declared status as a Christian nationalist.

While Greene contends that Groke has a left-leaning bias — a contention that many make about AI — the chatbot took a different turn recently, bringing up the topic of "white genocide" in South Africa in response to unrelated inquiries.

And according to documents previously obtained by BI, xAI has been training the chatbot specifically to avoid being "woke" like other chat bots. "The general idea seems to be that we're training the MAGA version of ChatGPT," one xAI worker told BI in February.

Spokespeople for Greene and xAI did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The congresswoman has also previously praised Grok, writing on X in September that she was "impressed how much Grok knows"