Maryland

Federal Judge Halts Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Directive in Maryland Ruling

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A federal judge in Maryland has issued a ruling that halts the implementation of an executive order by former President Donald Trump regarding birthright citizenship. This decision marks a significant development in the ongoing legal battles surrounding the order, which sought to clarify the status of citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants in the United States. The judge’s ruling comes after multiple lawsuits had been filed challenging Trump’s directive, asserting that it contravened established legal interpretations of the 14th Amendment. The amendment has long been understood to guarantee citizenship to anyone born on U.S. … Read more

Maryland Revokes Over 1,400 Lead Inspection Certificates Following Elevated Lead Levels in Children

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More than 1,400 lead inspection certificates have been invalidated in Maryland following the detection of elevated lead levels in three children. This significant action necessitates the reinspection of rental properties occupied by tenants, as the Maryland Department of the Environment cited failures by inspectors to adhere to established work practice standards. Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has filed a complaint in Baltimore City Circuit Court against Green Environmental, LLC, and its owner, Rodney Bryan Barkley. The lawsuit alleges numerous violations regarding lead paint inspection practices, including the improper use of a lead detection device that … Read more

Maryland Judge Takes Justice Department Attorney to Task in Kilmar Abrego García Case

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A Maryland judge recently called out a Justice Department attorney during a hearing related to the case of Kilmar Abrego García, an individual facing charges linked to alleged immigration offenses. The exchange highlighted growing tensions surrounding the legal representation and prosecution strategies being employed in this matter. The judge’s remarks came after it was revealed that the attorney had failed to provide essential documents that could significantly affect García’s case. This oversight raised questions about the commitment of federal prosecutors to uphold transparency, especially in proceedings where due process is paramount. Kilmar Abrego García, who … Read more

Federal Judge Weighs Abrego Garcia’s Bid for Transfer to Maryland Amid Human Smuggling Charges and Deportation Fears

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GREENBELT, Md. — A federal judge is set to review Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s plea to be transferred to Maryland as he awaits trial on human smuggling charges. This request seeks to protect him from potential deportation efforts by the Trump administration, which have intensified since he was wrongfully sent back to El Salvador earlier this year. Abrego Garcia, who may be released from a Tennessee detention facility as early as next week, was detained following a 2022 traffic incident where he was cited for speeding while transporting nine passengers without proper luggage. A U.S. Justice … Read more