In a bold and unprecedented move, the Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against all 15 federal judges in Maryland, escalating tensions between the executive and judicial branches over immigration policies. The lawsuit comes in response to Chief Judge George L. Russell III’s order that temporarily halts deportations of immigrants who file habeas corpus petitions in Maryland until proper review can be conducted.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) argues that Russell’s order grants blanket relief to all immigrants without considering individual cases and infringes upon the president’s authority to enforce immigration laws. The administration is seeking to have a judge from outside the Maryland district hear the case, citing a conflict of interest with all 15 judges named as defendants.
Legal experts have described the lawsuit as extraordinary and a dangerous challenge to the authority of the federal judiciary. Laurie Levenson, a law professor at Loyola, characterized the move as escalating the administration’s efforts to challenge federal judges. Retired federal judge J. Michael Luttig condemned the action as reckless and irresponsible, warning of the potential consequences for the rule of law.
Democrats have criticized the lawsuit as an attempt to intimidate judges and undermine the power of the courts. Maryland Governor Wes Moore called it an unprecedented effort to usurp the authority of the judiciary and accused the administration of turning the Constitution on its head. The legal battle reflects a broader conflict between the Trump administration and the judiciary over immigration policies and executive powers.
The lawsuit against Maryland’s federal judges is the latest in a series of clashes between the Trump administration and the judiciary, highlighting the ongoing struggle over immigration enforcement and the balance of power between branches of government.
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References:
– CBS News: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-administration-sues-maryland-judges/
– NPR: https://www.npr.org/2025/06/26/nx-s1-5445843/justice-department-maryland-judges-deportation
– Daily Kos: https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/6/26/2330219/-Justice-Department-sues-this-state-s-federal-bench-in-wild-new-escalation?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source=
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