Trump administration sues every federal judge in Maryland over order blocking removal of immigrants

In an unusual move, the Trump administration on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against all 15 federal judges in Maryland over an order blocking the immediate deportation of migrants challenging their removals.

At issue is a May order signed by Chief Judge George L. Russell III blocking the administration from immediately removing from the U.S. any immigrants who file paperwork with the Maryland district court seeking a review of their detention. The order blocks the removal until 4 p.m. on the second business day after the habeas corpus petition is filed.

The administration says the automatic pause on removals violates a Supreme Court ruling and impedes the president's authority to enforce immigration laws.