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U.S. federal agents look on as they stand guard in Camarillo, California, on July 10, 2025. (REUTERS/Daniel Cole/File Photo)
Apr 2, 2026

Baltimore wants lawyers to take on immigration pro bono work. Will it help meet demand?

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott issued an executive order encouraging the city's lawyers to do pro bono immigration work.

The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is shown in 2017. (U.S. General Services Administration file photo)
Feb 16, 2026

Fourth Circuit denies Trump DOJ bid to dismiss lawsuit against MD judges

The Fourth Circuit denied the Trump administration’s attempt to dismiss its own case against Maryland’s federal judges.

The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is shown in 2017. (U.S. General Services Administration file photo)
Feb 5, 2026

4th Circuit: Second Amendment, habeas corpus, Under Armour

Second Amendment — habeas corpus — Under Armour

A view of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, July 1, 2024. (REUTERS/Kevin Mohatt/File Photo)
Feb 4, 2026

Supreme Court reverses new trial order in MD attempted murder case

The U.S. Supreme Court reversed the 4th Circuit, which had ordered a new trial in the case of a Maryland man convicted of attempted murder.

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Jan 20, 2026

Trump administration drops lawsuit against MD federal judges

The Trump administration dropped its lawsuit against Maryland’s federal judges instead of challenging a court’s decision to dismiss it.

President Donald Trump speaks during an event to sign an executive order restarting the Presidential Fitness Test in public schools on July 31, 2025, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Aug 26, 2025

Trump administration’s lawsuit against MD judges dismissed

A federal judge dismissed the Trump administration’s lawsuit against Maryland judges over immigrant removal orders, citing legal precedent.

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Aug 20, 2025

DOJ wrong to fight Maryland judge’s court order

Federal courts, including district courts, courts of appeals and even the Supreme Court, have long claimed the power to preserve the status quo while they decide a case. Not only […]

The Edward A. Garmatz United States District Courthouse in Baltimore is shown in October 2024. (Ian Round/The Daily Record)
Aug 13, 2025

Judge hears arguments in Trump case against MD judges

A federal judge said he expects to rule by Labor Day on the Trump administration’s unprecedented lawsuit against Maryland’s federal bench.

The Edward A. Garmatz United States District Courthouse in Baltimore. (File photo)
Jul 29, 2025

Hundreds sign amicus briefs in support of Maryland’s federal judges

Hundreds have signed amicus briefs in support of Maryland’s federal judges, who are facing an unprecedented lawsuit by the Trump administration.

The Edward A. Garmatz United States District Courthouse in Baltimore is shown in October 2024. (Ian Round/The Daily Record)
Jul 22, 2025

MD federal judges move to dismiss unprecedented Trump lawsuit against them

Maryland’s federal judges moved to dismiss the Trump administration’s lawsuit against them, calling it a meritless “assault on the separation of powers.”

Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks at a news conference regarding immigration enforcement at the Justice Department in Washington on Feb. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
Jun 25, 2025

Trump administration sues MD federal judges over order blocking removal of immigrants

The Trump administration is suing federal judges in Maryland to challenge a standing order that seeks to ensure due process for immigrants.

The Maryland Supreme Court (formerly the Court of Appeals) building is shown in Annapolis in 2004. (The Daily Record/File Photo)
Jun 5, 2025

Maryland high court hears inmate sentencing credit case

Maryland's top court weighs if DOC must apply credit for time served after vacated convictions in Amondre Clark's habeas petition case.