The Department of Justice files a federal lawsuit against Maryland challenging the Community Trust Act for blocking cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and violating the Constitutions Supremacy Clause.The DOJ says the complaint by the DOJ Civil Division is the 21st challenge to sanctuary policies and alleges that some detention centers refused routine detainer requests, undermining enforcement and endangering public safety.Federal prosecutor
Stanley Woodward cites an executive order from President
Donald Trump earlier this year and urges courts to enforce federal supremacy while Maryland officials say their law protects community policing and prevents budgetary strain.