For the first time in American history, the U.S. Department of Justice has sued an entire bench of federal justices, targeting all 15 judges of the U.S. District Court of Maryland. Why? Because they dared to uphold one of the most basic rights in our legal system — the right to be heard before you’re summarily expelled from the country you’ve come to call home. At the heart of … [Read more...] about Lawsuit against Maryland’s federal judges sets dangerous precedent | GUEST COMMENTARY
FOX45: Marilyn Mosby speaks out after home detention, denies wrongdoing
Former City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, recently released from home detention, is adamant that she committed no wrongdoing. Speaking on the Native Land podcast, Mosby addressed her perjury and mortgage fraud convictions, which she claims have left her financially devastated. “They tried to break me on so many different levels and make an example of me for what I stood for,” … [Read more...] about FOX45: Marilyn Mosby speaks out after home detention, denies wrongdoing
Marylanders deserve water in a heat wave | GUEST COMMENTARY
At the Orioles game on Wednesday, amid a major heat wave scorching the East Coast, I couldn’t stop thinking about how water fountains should be accessible to everyone — and how we shouldn’t be forced to buy overpriced, polluting plastic bottled water. Maryland’s heat index soared to 110 degrees, with oppressive humidity making conditions even more dangerous. In this kind of … [Read more...] about Marylanders deserve water in a heat wave | GUEST COMMENTARY
Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia ask judge to keep him in jail over deportation concerns
By BEN FINLEY and TRAVIS LOLLER NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Attorneys for Kilmar Abrego Garcia asked a federal judge in Tennessee on Friday to delay his release from jail because of “contradictory statements” by President Donald Trump’s administration over whether or not he’ll be deported upon release. A federal judge in Nashville has been preparing to release Abrego Garcia to … [Read more...] about Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia ask judge to keep him in jail over deportation concerns
Highlandtown customers disappeared; business owners blame ICE raids
Guillermo owns a Mexican restaurant in Highlandtown with his brother, Daniel. Normally, it’s busy at lunchtime, but on a Friday in mid-June, no customers were in sight. They stood in the back of the store, waiting for any customer to show up. Outside the store, the sidewalks that span Eastern Ave. remained mostly empty. After recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in … [Read more...] about Highlandtown customers disappeared; business owners blame ICE raids