Summary
The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against Maryland's federal courts, claiming that they have unlawfully blocked deportations. The lawsuit argues that the courts' actions are limiting the executive branch's power to enforce immigration policies and requests an injunction to stop certain judicial orders.
Key Facts
- The lawsuit was filed by the Trump administration against Maryland's federal courts and judges.
- It accuses the courts of interfering with Trump's deportation policies.
- Fifteen district judges and a court clerk are named as defendants.
- A key issue is a recent order by Chief Judge George Russell III that delays deportations when immigrants file a legal petition.
- The administration claims these court orders undermine its authority over immigration.
- The lawsuit highlights increased judicial actions against Trump's immigration policies.
- The Supreme Court has supported immigrants' right to legal process but has reversed some lower court decisions.
- The lawsuit questions if immediate harm is likely in deportation cases and claims courts are stopping executive action on deportations.
