DOJ's suit against Maryland judges sends an ominous message

DOJ's suit against Maryland judges sends an ominous message

The Trump administration last week filed a lawsuit against every sitting federal judge in the state of Maryland challenging an order issued by the district’s chief judge concerning the handling of habeas corpus petitions.

Trump Administration Sues 15 Maryland Federal Judges Over Immigration Removal Block

The Trump administration filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against all 15 federal judges in Maryland following a court order that blocked the immediate deportation of migrants who are challenging their removals. The lawsuit marks an intensification of the administration’s conflict with the federal judiciary over its executive authority on immigration enforcement. Court Order Halts Immediate Migrant Removals In May, Chief Judge George L. Russell III sig…