DOJ Sues Maryland Over Immigration Law | Baltimore News

The Justice Department is suing Maryland over its new Community Trust Act, which restricts police cooperation with federal immigration agents—unless there’s a warrant or the person is a serious felon or sex offender. The DOJ claims this unconstitutional law undermines federal immigration enforcement and is part of a broader push against “sanctuary policies” in 20 states. Passed hastily on the last day of the session, Maryland’s law was meant to prevent local sheriffs from bypassing previous bans—but the federal government sees it as an obstruction to national immigration policy. The lawsuit seeks to block enforcement, with the DOJ insisting this battle is about upholding the Constitution and protecting public safety. Maryland’s AG hasn’t responded yet, as this showdown underscores the widening rift between state and federal immigration enforcement. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fb2904dad6ce4d72