Maryland

Trump Administration Takes Bold Legal Action Against Maryland Federal Judges Over Controversial Deportation Ruling

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Baltimore, Maryland – The Department of Justice is taking unprecedented legal action against all federal judges in Maryland regarding a contentious deportation order. This lawsuit emerges amid mounting tensions surrounding immigration policies and their enforcement at the federal level. The lawsuit aims to challenge the implementation of a deportation order that the Justice Department claims violates federal rules. The situation has sparked concern among immigrant rights advocates and local leaders, who argue that such actions undermine judicial independence and further complicate an already contentious immigration landscape. Federal judges in Maryland were ordered to enforce this … Read more

Federal Court Grants PSEG Access for Controversial Maryland Power Project Surveys Amid Community Concerns

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A federal judge in Baltimore has granted PSEG, the New Jersey-based company behind the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project (MPRP), limited access to private properties as it prepares for environmental and engineering surveys. This decision is expected to intensify ongoing debates about the project among local governments and community members who are concerned about its impact on their areas. The MPRP includes plans to construct a new 500-kilovolt transmission line stretching roughly 67 miles from northern Baltimore County to southern Frederick County. PSEG was selected by PJM Interconnection, the regional transmission operator, to develop this project, … Read more

Maryland Court Reinforces $9.6M Fraud Ruling in Ongoing Bar Dispute

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ANNE ARUNDEL, Md. — A Maryland appeals court has affirmed a $9.6 million judgment in a case involving allegations of fraud linked to a bar nightclub. This ruling stems from a dispute over the management of a popular establishment situated in Anne Arundel County. The legal battle revolved around claims made by the owners of a bar who alleged that a fellow business partner engaged in deceptive practices. The owners contended that they were misled during negotiations related to the nightclub’s financial dealings and operational management, which ultimately led to substantial losses. In a ruling … Read more

Jury Weighs Heavy Allegations in Maryland Teacher’s Gripping Sexual Abuse Trial

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Annapolis, Maryland — The jury is now deliberating in the trial of Matthew Schlegel, a former third-grade teacher accused of sexually abusing multiple students at Severna Park Elementary School. Schlegel, who has been facing 33 counts of sexual abuse of a minor and assault, is on trial for allegations that span from August 2022 to March 2024. The trial began on May 19 and has continued into its fifth week. Legal experts note that the number of charges in this case is unusual for the area. James Tuomey, a criminal defense lawyer from Anne Arundel … Read more