Baltimore seeks to join lawsuit over Trump threats to ‘sanctuary’ cities
Baltimore wants to join a list of governments suing the Trump administration over its threats to cut funding to “sanctuary” jurisdictions.
Federal judge allows cancellation of nearly $800M in DOJ grants
A federal judge allowed the Trump administration to rescind nearly $800 million in grants for programs supporting violence reduction and crime victims.
US will try to deport Abrego Garcia before trial, DOJ attorney says
The U.S. government would initiate deportation proceedings against Kilmar Abrego Garcia if he's released, a Justice Department attorney said.
ICE defends conditions of immigrant ‘hold rooms’ in Baltimore
ICE did not deny some of the key allegations made by two women who sued over inhumane conditions at a detention facility in Baltimore.
Judge again delays Abrego Garcia’s release over deportation concerns
Kilmar Abrego Garcia will stay in jail for now over concerns that he could be deported if he’s released to await his trial on human smuggling charges.
Star witness against Kilmar Abrego Garcia won’t be deported, court records show
Court records show the Trump administration has agreed to spare from deportation a key witness in the prosecution of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
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.
Trump judicial nominee Emil Bove denies advising lawyers to ignore court orders
A top Justice Department official denied the account of a whistleblower who detailed a campaign to defy judges.
Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids
The Supreme Court upheld Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors, a stunning setback to transgender rights.
DOJ says Trump can cancel national monuments that protect landscapes
The Justice Department argues President Trump has the authority to abolish national monuments meant to protect historical and archaeological sites.
Federal appeals court hears arguments in Trump’s bid to erase hush money conviction
Trump is appealing his hush money case, citing presidential immunity and claiming improper evidence was used in his state conviction.
MD man pardoned after Jan. 6 riot to be released, despite separate gun conviction
A Baltimore County man who was pardoned for his conduct at the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection and pleaded guilty to an unrelated firearms charge will go free.
















