Unpacking DOJ's Suit Against Maryland Federal Bench

Litigation and Dispute Resolution attorney Steven Gordon authored an article for Law360 analyzing the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) challenge to a Maryland district court standing order that implements a two-day pause for deportations of noncitizens who file habeas petitions. Mr. Gordon explains that the DOJ's suit alleges the order is procedurally flawed, oversteps judicial authority and was not properly enacted. Although the DOJ's tactic – suing all 15 judges – has sparked controversy, Mr. Gordon notes that the legal basis is sound and suggests future disputes could avoid targeting judges directly.

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