Trump Administration Sues Maryland Judges Over Immigration Ruling
BALTIMORE (AP) — In a significant legal move, the Trump administration has initiated a lawsuit against federal judges in Maryland, challenging an order that restricts the immediate removal of detained immigrants requesting court hearings. The lawsuit, filed on Tuesday, targets Chief Judge George L. Russell III and his fellow judges, reflecting the administration’s intensified focus on immigration enforcement.
The contentious order, established by Judge Russell in May, mandates a pause on removals until 4 p.m. on the second business day following the filing of a habeas corpus petition. The administration argues that this automatic stay contravenes a Supreme Court decision and infringes on presidential powers to enforce immigration law.
"Defendants’ automatic injunction disregards numerous factors, including the validity of the alien’s claims, thereby intruding upon core Executive Branch powers," the lawsuit asserts. The U.S. and the Department of Homeland Security are named as plaintiffs in this case.
Maryland’s district court has yet to comment, but Attorney General Pamela Bondi stated that “President Trump’s executive authority has been undermined… by a barrage of injunctions designed to halt his agenda.” As the legal battle unfolds, the implications for immigration policy remain significant.
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