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DHS sues Federal District Court of Maryland over standing order for automatic injunctions against removal

  1. Original Date Announced

    June 24, 2025

    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) filed suit against the District Court of the District of Maryland, its clerk, and all judges in the district over a standing order requiring the court clerk to automatically enter two-day injunctions against removing, or changing the legal status of, any noncitizen detained in Maryland who files a habeas petition. DHS alleges that the standing order impermissibly makes equitable relief a "matter of right" and intrudes on the Executive's "core Article II powers to enforce the Nation's immigration laws and shape and manage its relationships with foreign nations." DHS further asserts that "district courts lack jurisdiction to hear challenges arising from removal proceedings or to issue orders that enjoin or restrain execution of removal orders." United States v. Russell, No. 1:25-cv-02029 (D. Md.).

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    2025.06.24 Complaint - United States v. Russell

Current Status

None

Original Trump Policy Status

Status: In Litigation
Trump Administration Action: Adjudication
Subject Matter: Hearings and Adjudications
Agencies Affected: DHS

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