DOJ Sues Maryland, Alleging Its Sanctuary Law Blocks Trump's Immigration Authority
The Straits Times—The Justice Department filed suit against Maryland, arguing the state's new sanctuary law directly obstructs the Trump administration's constitutional authority to enforce federal immigration statutes. Maryland's legislation limits local law enforcement cooperation with ICE operations, which the DOJ claims violates the Supremacy Clause and impedes deportation efforts. The lawsuit is among the most aggressive legal confrontations yet between the administration and a Democratic-led state on immigration policy. A ruling could set major precedent for how far states can limit collaboration with federal immigration enforcement.