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DOJ sues MD, alleging new immigration law obstructs Trump’s authority
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Maryland, alleging that a new immigration law thwarts the Trump administration’s authority.
MD claims immunity from some sexual abuse lawsuits filed under Child Victims Act
The Supreme Court of Maryland has agreed to hear the state’s challenge to the Child Victims Act in a case that could end hundreds of sexual abuse lawsuits.
MD attorney general won’t charge officers who fatally shot autistic man
Four months after police in Maryland fatally shot an autistic man, who had called them for help related to an extortion scam and made suicidal statements, state authorities have decided not to charge the officers.
Under-21 gun possession ban upheld by MD appellate court
The Appellate Court of Maryland upheld the state’s ban on firearm possession by people aged under 21.
MD, states sue over Trump administration’s Medicaid work requirement rule
A coalition of Democratic-led states, including Maryland, sued to block a Trump administration rule implementing new work requirements for Medicaid recipients.
MD joins coalition opposing federal joint employment rule
Maryland joined a coalition opposing a federal rule that critics state would weaken worker protections and make wage theft harder to address.
Moore announces funding for immigration legal services on Eastern Shore
Gov. Wes Moore said his administration would provide $800,000 for immigration legal services on the Eastern Shore.
MD, states sue Trump administration over anti-DEI terms in federal contracts
Maryland and other states sued, claiming federal agencies have flouted the law in working to eliminate DEI initiatives by federal contractors.
Q&A: Incoming MSBA President Natasha Dartigue
Maryland Public Defender Natasha Dartigue is set to take over as president of the Maryland State Bar Association at the end of the week.
Police can’t make stops based solely on gun possession, MD court says
Maryland police can no longer stop people based solely on the suspicion that they are carrying a handgun, the Maryland Appellate Court ruled.
Montgomery County Police stop violated 4th Amendment, court rules
The Maryland Supreme Court overturned a Montgomery County man’s firearm conviction, ruling that police did not have reasonable suspicion to stop him based on a tip from a friend of the cop.
MD sheriffs file lawsuit over immigration law they say will ‘obstruct’ their work
The majority of Maryland’s 24 sheriffs sued, arguing the Community Trust Act hampers their duties to work with federal authorities to combat illegal immigration.
