In Wilmer Executive Order Case, Judge Indicates It Could Be ‘Weeks’ Before Decision, Calls EO ‘Retaliatory’ by RG | Apr 23, 2025 | Law.com U.S. District Judge Richard Leon called the Wilmer executive order “retaliatory” during a hearing on Wednesday. U.S. District Judge Richard Leon called the Wilmer executive order “retaliatory” during a hearing on Wednesday.