DOJ sues Maryland over immigration sanctuary law
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued the state of Maryland on Thursday over a new law the department alleges interferes with the Trump administration’s efforts to enforce immigration law. The lawsuit, filed in federal court against the state and Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown (D), seeks to block the enforcement of the Community Trust Act,…
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🚨Justice Department Sues Maryland Over Sanctuary Policies
— U.S. Department of Justice (@TheJusticeDept) July 9, 2026
“Federal immigration officers merely enforce the laws that our Nation’s elected representatives in Congress passed, reflecting the will of We the People,” said @ASGWoodward. “When sanctuary jurisdictions enact laws to… pic.twitter.com/OrWODBbVZj
After the Trump Administration sues Maryland over immigration laws passed during session, Senate President Bill Ferguson says Maryland can enforce “its own laws while respecting constitutional rights…”
— Mikenzie Frost (@MikenzieFrost) July 10, 2026
“We stand by the Community Trust Act.”
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🚨 Today the Department of Justice took aim at Maryland's hallmark sanctuary policy passed this legislative session, the Community Trust Act (SB 791). This reckless legislation will lead to more criminal illegal aliens being released into our communities, even if ICE has issued a… pic.twitter.com/REj42Nh86J
— Maryland Freedom Caucus (@MDFreedomCaucus) July 9, 2026
Under @DAGToddBlanche's leadership, this @TheJusticeDept is making good on @POTUS's promise to the American people that no sanctuary jurisdiction can flout our Nation's immigration laws! https://t.co/CN3nJrUDIX
— Stanley E. Woodward, Jr. (@ASGWoodward) July 9, 2026