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The Trump administration filed an unprecedented lawsuit Tuesday against all 15 federal district judges in Maryland, challenging a standing order that automatically pauses deportations for two business days.

The Trump administration filed an unprecedented lawsuit Tuesday against all 15 federal district judges in Maryland, challenging a standing order that automatically pauses deportations for two business days.

Chief Judge George L. Russell III issued the standing order in May after an influx of after-hours habeas petitions from detained immigrants created "scheduling difficulties and resulted in hurried and frustrating hearings."

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Chief Judge George L. Russell III issued the standing order in May after an influx of after-hours habeas petitions from detained immigrants created "scheduling difficulties and resulted in hurried and frustrating hearings."

The lawsuit stems from broader conflicts between the Trump administration and federal courts over immigration enforcement, including the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran wrongfully deported to El Salvador.

The lawsuit stems from broader conflicts between the Trump administration and federal courts over immigration enforcement, including the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran wrongfully deported to El Salvador.

Attorney General Pam Bondi characterized the Maryland order as part of a "pattern of judicial overreach" that "undermines the democratic process," arguing that Trump has a voter mandate to carry out mass deportations.

Attorney General Pam Bondi characterized the Maryland order as part of a "pattern of judicial overreach" that "undermines the democratic process," arguing that Trump has a voter mandate to carry out mass deportations.

Experts have dubbed the lawsuit extraordinary and unprecedented; they could not recall the federal government ever suing an entire court before. The administration wants all Maryland judges to recuse themselves from the case.

Experts have dubbed the lawsuit extraordinary and unprecedented; they could not recall the federal government ever suing an entire court before. The administration wants all Maryland judges to recuse themselves from the case.

The lawsuit represents an escalation in tensions between the Trump administration and the judiciary, with the president earlier calling for uncooperative judges' impeachment and the U.S. Chief Justice defending judicial independence.

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The lawsuit represents an escalation in tensions between the Trump administration and the judiciary, with the president earlier calling for uncooperative judges' impeachment and the U.S. Chief Justice defending judicial independence.

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Chief Judge George L. Russell III issued the contested standing order in May after an influx of after-hours habeas petitions from detained immigrants created "scheduling difficulties and resulted in hurried and frustrating hearings." The order prevents deportations until 4 p.m. on the second business day after a petition is filed, allowing time for court review and legal representation.</span

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Chief Judge George L. Russell III issued the contested standing order in May after an influx of after-hours habeas petitions from detained immigrants created "scheduling difficulties and resulted in hurried and frustrating hearings." The order prevents deportations until 4 p.m. on the second business day after a petition is filed, allowing time for court review and legal representation.

The lawsuit stems from broader conflicts between the Trump administration and federal courts over immigration enforcement, including the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran immigrant wrongfully deported to El Salvador before being returned to face trafficking charges. Judge Paula Xinis, one of the named defendants, has threatened contempt proceedings against the administration for allegedly ignoring court orders in that case.</span

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The lawsuit stems from broader conflicts between the Trump administration and federal courts over immigration enforcement, including the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran immigrant wrongfully deported to El Salvador before being returned to face trafficking charges. Judge Paula Xinis, one of the named defendants, has threatened contempt proceedings against the administration for allegedly ignoring court orders in that case.

Attorney General Pam Bondi characterized the Maryland order as part of a "pattern of judicial overreach" that "undermines the democratic process," arguing that President Trump has a mandate from voters to carry out mass deportations. The administration contends that automatic injunctions rob the executive branch of time needed to implement immigration policies effectively.</span

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Attorney General Pam Bondi characterized the Maryland order as part of a "pattern of judicial overreach" that "undermines the democratic process," arguing that President Trump has a mandate from voters to carry out mass deportations. The administration contends that automatic injunctions rob the executive branch of time needed to implement immigration policies effectively.

Legal experts described the lawsuit as extraordinary and unprecedented, noting they could not recall the federal government ever suing an entire court bench before. The administration has requested that all Maryland judges recuse themselves from the case and transfer it to a federal judge from another district to avoid conflicts of interest.</span

Legal experts described the lawsuit as extraordinary and unprecedented, noting they could not recall the federal government ever suing an entire court bench before. The administration has requested that all Maryland judges recuse themselves from the case and transfer it to a federal judge from another district to avoid conflicts of interest.

The lawsuit represents an escalation in tensions between the Trump administration and federal judiciary, with the president previously calling for impeachment of judges who blocked his policies. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts issued a rare statement defending judicial independence, saying "impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision.".</span

The lawsuit represents an escalation in tensions between the Trump administration and federal judiciary, with the president previously calling for impeachment of judges who blocked his policies. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts issued a rare statement defending judicial independence, saying "impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision.".

The Maryland court's standing order represents a reasonable response to protect immigrants' constitutional right to due process when facing life-altering deportation proceedings. Judges are simply ensuring that people have adequate time to access legal representation and present their cases, especially given the administration's pattern of rushing deportations and making errors like wrongfully deporting Abrego Garcia. The courts serve as a crucial check on executive power to prevent constitutional violations.

The Maryland court's standing order represents a reasonable response to protect immigrants' constitutional right to due process when facing life-altering deportation proceedings. Judges are simply ensuring that people have adequate time to access legal representation and present their cases, especially given the administration's pattern of rushing deportations and making errors like wrongfully deporting Abrego Garcia. The courts serve as a crucial check on executive power to prevent constitutional violations.

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Bench-bound zealots masquerading as guardians of the Constitution hijack policy, firing nationwide injunctions like partisan artillery to cripple an elected president. Their arrogance subverts democratic choice, smothers urgent reforms, and recasts referees as unelected kings. This judicial veto risks embalming governance with activist overreach.

Bench-bound zealots masquerading as guardians of the Constitution hijack policy, firing nationwide injunctions like partisan artillery to cripple an elected president. Their arrogance subverts democratic choice, smothers urgent reforms, and recasts referees as unelected kings. This judicial veto risks embalming governance with activist overreach.

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By suing every Maryland district judge, arresting a Wisconsin jurist in her chambers, and menacing the bench with impeachment threats, Trump wages an authoritarian war on the very referees of our democracy. His actions shout contempt for due process, twist executive power into a cudgel, and dare America to watch its constitutional safeguards crumble.

By suing every Maryland district judge, arresting a Wisconsin jurist in her chambers, and menacing the bench with impeachment threats, Trump wages an authoritarian war on the very referees of our democracy. His actions shout contempt for due process, twist executive power into a cudgel, and dare America to watch its constitutional safeguards crumble.

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