The U.S. Justice Department has initiated legal action against the state of Maryland and Attorney General Anthony Brown, alleging violations of federal immigration law.
This lawsuit is part of a broader strategy by the Trump administration, which has frequently targeted Democratic-led states and municipalities. Central to the case is the recently enacted Community Trust Act, which the Maryland legislature passed with significant support earlier this year.
The Community Trust Act restricts state law enforcement from detaining individuals on behalf of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) without a judicial warrant. Additionally, it limits the extent to which local authorities can coordinate with ICE.
The Justice Department aims to have federal courts overturn this law, arguing it contravenes the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution. Associate U.S. Attorney General Stanley Woodward stated, "When sanctuary jurisdictions enact laws to shield illegal aliens from federal law enforcement, it is not merely federal law that is violated, but the voices of everyday American voters silenced." He emphasized the department's commitment to addressing what they consider unlawful actions by state leaders.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore opted to allow the Community Trust Act to become law without his signature. As of Thursday evening, neither his office nor Attorney General Brown's office had responded to requests for comment regarding the lawsuit.
Reported by HarborBeat based on The Baltimore Banner (source).
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