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DOJ sues Maryland over immigration sanctuary law

Headline from The Hill, from the development of Jul 9, 2026

Newest development Jul 11, 2026 · 2 reportsDOJ Sues Maryland Over Sanctuary Immigration Policies

The Justice Department (DOJ) sued the state of Maryland on Thursday over a new law they allege 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 enfo…

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    DOJ sues Maryland over immigration sanctuary law

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    DOJ Sues Maryland Over Sanctuary Immigration Policies

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  1. The Brunswick News

    Justice Department sues Maryland over ‘sanctuary’ policies (opens The Brunswick News)

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    The Brunswick News's feed description

    The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Thursday against Maryland and Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown over the state’s sanctuary policies, which it says interfere with the federal government’s enforcement of immigration laws. “When sanctuary jurisdictions enact laws to shield…

  2. Townhall

  3. WUSA9

    DOJ sues Maryland, Attorney General Anthony Brown over state's sanctuary policies (opens WUSA9)

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    WUSA9's feed description

    The Justice Department is suing Maryland, alleging its sanctuary policies obstruct federal immigration enforcement, violating federal law and risking public safety.

  4. FOX 5 DC

    Department of Justice sues Maryland over ‘sanctuary’ immigration policies (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    The Department of Justice is suing Maryland and State Attorney General Anthony Brown, alleging the state’s “sanctuary" policies hinder the enforcement of federal immigration laws.

  5. UPI

    Trump administration sues Maryland over sanctuary policies (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Maryland challenging its laws that limit local law enforcement's cooperation with immigration agents

  6. Washington Times

    Justice Department sues Maryland over sanctuary policies (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Maryland over its newly expanded sanctuary policies for illegal immigrants, claiming it violates federal law.

  7. The Daily Signal

    Justice Department Targets Maryland in Major Crackdown on Sanctuary Policies (opens The Daily Signal)

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    The Daily Signal's feed description

    The Justice Department sued Maryland over the state’s sanctuary policies, alleging the state has interfered with immigration enforcement and allowed criminal illegal aliens to roam free. “When sanctuary jurisdictions enact laws to shield illegal aliens from federal law enforcement, it is not merely …

  8. WTOP Washington DC

    Justice Department sues Maryland over immigration policies (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    The United States Justice Department filed a lawsuit Thursday claiming Maryland and Attorney General Anthony Brown were in violation of federal immigration law.

  9. Fox News

    DOJ accuses Maryland of 'active and deliberate effort' to prevent deportations of illegal immigrants: lawsuit (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The DOJ lawsuit targets Maryland's Community Trust Act, arguing the sanctuary law violates the supremacy clause by blocking ICE detainers and deportations.

  10. The Hill

    DOJ sues Maryland over immigration sanctuary law (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    The Justice Department (DOJ) sued the state of Maryland on Thursday over a new law they allege 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 enfo…

  11. Breitbart News

    Trump's DOJ Sues Maryland over Sanctuary State Policy Protecting Illegal Aliens (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Trump's DOJ is suing the state of Maryland over its sanctuary policies that seek to shield illegals from federal immigration enforcement.

  12. The National Pulse

    Trump DOJ Sues Dem-Led Maryland Over Sanctuary State Policies. (opens The National Pulse)

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    The National Pulse's feed description

    The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Maryland, challenging the state's sanctuary policies that obstruct federal immigration enforcement efforts.

  13. KVUE

    Why Maryland's newly passed 'Community Trust Act' is the target of a DOJ lawsuit (opens KVUE)

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    KVUE's feed description

    The Justice Department is suing Maryland, alleging its sanctuary policies obstruct federal immigration enforcement, violating federal law, and risking public safety.

  14. PJ Media

  15. Legal Insurrection

    DOJ Sues Maryland Over Sanctuary Immigration Policies (opens Legal Insurrection)

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    Legal Insurrection's feed description

    "The Department of Justice will always defend the Constitution and the rule of law, and it does so today by challenging Maryland." The post DOJ Sues Maryland Over Sanctuary Immigration Policies first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion .

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