DOJ Fights Deportation Pause Ruling from Entire Maryland Federal Bench Against Itself
The US Department of Justice is facing skepticism from a Maryland federal judge over its arguments regarding automatic pauses in deportation cases as part of an unusual lawsuit brought by the Trump administration against all 15 district court judges in the state.
The US Department of Justice is facing off against the entire federal bench in Maryland over automatic pauses in deportation cases, as a lawsuit brought by the Trump administration challenges 15 district court judges' decisions to halt certain proceedings. A judge appeared skeptical on Wednesday of the DOJ's arguments, and it remains to be seen how the court will rule. The dispute centers on whether the judges have overstepped their authority in imposing automatic pauses without clear justification. The outcome of the lawsuit could have significant implications for deportation cases nationwide.
