The US Department of Justice has sued Maryland, alleging the state’s policies interfere with federal immigration enforcement. The lawsuit, filed in the US District Court for the District of Maryland Northern Division, claims that Maryland’s laws and policies restrict cooperation with the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.
Background
The Trump administration has been cracking down on illegal immigration, and has targeted so-called sanctuary jurisdictions that have laws or policies limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Maryland has been one of the states at the forefront of this issue, with its attorney general, Anthony Brown, declining to comment on the lawsuit.
The lawsuit is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to enforce federal immigration laws and to pressure states and localities to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. The administration has argued that these policies are necessary to improve domestic security and protect jobs for US citizens.
However, rights groups have criticized the crackdown, arguing that it violates due process and free speech rights and creates an unsafe environment, particularly for ethnic minorities. They have also raised concerns about racial profiling and the impact on communities.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
