💨 Abstract

In 2025, a federal judge in Baltimore expressed skepticism over the Trump administration's lawsuit against Maryland's federal judges, challenging a court rule that temporarily bars rapid deportations of immigrants. The rule was enacted to ensure detainees have due process before removal. Judge Thomas Cullen, a Trump appointee, questioned the administration's approach and the potential broader implications for judicial independence. The Justice Department's lawsuit is seen as extraordinary by many judges.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff