Trump administration challenges Maryland court’s immigration case pauses
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has taken an unprecedented step by suing all 15 judges on the Maryland federal bench. The lawsuit challenges the court’s policy of automatically pausing certain immigration cases, arguing that it is unlawful. This move by the Trump administration is seen as a direct challenge to what they perceive as judicial overreach.
The crux of the matter lies in a standing order issued by the Maryland court in May, which requires clerks to enter temporary administrative injunctions in cases brought by alleged illegal immigrants challenging their detention. These automatic injunctions, known as habeas corpus cases, prevent the DHS from deporting or changing the legal status of the immigrants in question for two business days.
The court defended its policy as a measure to preserve the status quo and handle the increased volume of cases involving detained immigrants. The Trump administration, however, sees this as an infringement on their authority and has called for the judges to recuse themselves from the case.
This legal showdown comes at a time when President Donald Trump’s mass deportation agenda is facing resistance from individual immigrants utilizing legal avenues to challenge their deportations. In a recent case, Judge Paula Xinis ordered the administration to bring back a Salvadoran national who was mistakenly deported before facing trafficking charges.
This lawsuit underscores the ongoing battle between the executive and judicial branches over immigration policies. As the case unfolds, it will be interesting to see how the courts navigate the delicate balance between upholding the law and respecting the rights of immigrants.
The article was originally written by Ashley Oliver, a reporter for Fox News Digital and FOX Business, covering the Justice Department and legal affairs. For more updates on this developing story, stay tuned to Fox News.
