Summary
The Trump administration sued all 15 federal judges in Maryland because of an order that stopped quick deportations of migrants who are fighting their removal from the U.S. The lawsuit argues that the judges’ order violates the president’s power to enforce immigration laws.
Key Facts
- The lawsuit targets 15 federal judges in Maryland.
- The disputed order prevents the U.S. from deporting migrants until a certain time after they file requests to review their detention.
- The Trump administration believes this order goes against a Supreme Court ruling and limits the president's authority.
- Attorney General Pamela Bondi says judges are stopping the president's agenda with too many legal blocks.
- Chief Judge George L. Russell III issued the order in May to protect migrants' rights to legal processes.
- A federal judge, Paula Xinis, and others were named in the lawsuit for their rulings on deportations.
- Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts previously stated impeachment is not appropriate for judicial disagreements.
