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Judge Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Against Maryland Federal Bench

Judge Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Against Maryland Federal Bench
Above: President Donald Trump speaks to the media wearing Aug. 22, 2025. Image copyright: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

The Spin

Democratic narrative

The Trump administration chose an unnecessarily confrontational path by suing an entire judicial branch instead of using proper legal channels like appeals. This lawsuit represents an improper attack on judicial independence and separation of powers, especially when combined with months of inflammatory rhetoric against judges.

Republican narrative

The administration was right to challenge the Maryland court's blanket deportation pause, which is judicial overreach that undermines presidential authority to enforce immigration laws. This automatic injunction system grants relief to migrants before the government can even present its case, creating an improper shield against lawful deportations.

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