A federal judge has dismissed the Trump administration’s unusual lawsuit targeting all 15 federal judges in Maryland. The administration had challenged an order by Chief Judge George L. Russell III that temporarily blocks the immediate deportation of immigrants who file habeas petitions, giving courts time to review their cases and ensure access to attorneys.
Judge Thomas Cullen, appointed by Trump, ruled that the lawsuit undermined constitutional principles and the judiciary’s role as a co-equal branch of government. The Justice Department argued the order impeded immigration enforcement, while attorneys for the Maryland judges said the suit was an unprecedented attempt to weaken judicial review.
The dismissal underscores ongoing clashes between the Trump administration and federal courts over immigration policy and executive power.