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Jul 10, 2026

DOJ Sues Maryland Over Immigration Law, Alleging Obstruction of Federal Authority

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Maryland over a new immigration law, claiming it obstructs Trump administration enforcement authority. This adds to growing tensions between the federal government and blue states over immigration policy.

Jul 10, 2026·1 source

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▪The legal action adds to existing acrimony between the Trump administration and the state of Maryland
▪The lawsuit targets a new Maryland law that curtails cooperation between local jails and law enforcement and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
▪The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the state of Maryland in federal court on July 9, 2026

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Constitutional law1 Department of Justice1 Immigration1 Immigration policy1 Trump administration1

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