Maryland’s Attorney General joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general in opposing a proposed federal rule change that would weaken habitat protections under the Endangered Species Act by removing the definition of “harm” related to habitat degradation.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown and 17 other attorneys general filed an amicus brief supporting a legal challenge to two Trump-era executive orders that restrict federal funding for programs promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown, joined by 19 other state attorneys general, filed two lawsuits against the Trump administration challenging new federal conditions that tie emergency and transportation funding to state cooperation with immigration enforcement, arguing the measures unlawfully override state laws and exceed federal authority.
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced a settlement with AdoreMe, Inc. resolving claims that the company failed to clearly disclose its VIP membership terms, with affected Maryland consumers eligible for refunds and the company agreeing to improved transparency and cancellation procedures.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and 20 other attorneys general secured a court order blocking a Trump administration Executive Order that aimed to dismantle three federal agencies supporting libraries, small businesses, and labor mediation.
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined 18 other state attorneys general in seeking a preliminary injunction to block a Trump administration executive order that they argue imposes unconstitutional federal voting requirements and threatens state control over election processes.
Attorney General Anthony Brown and 18 other attorneys general filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Trump administration officials, alleging that recent restructuring and staff cuts unlawfully dismantle the agency and threaten essential public health services. (more…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown joined a coalition of 18 states in a lawsuit challenging a Trump administration directive that paused federal approvals for wind energy projects, citing concerns over its impact on clean energy development and state investments. (more…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined 20 other attorneys general in supporting a legal effort to reinstate grant funding for fair housing organizations after HUD canceled 78 Fair Housing Initiative Program grants without prior notice. (more…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown and a coalition of 23 attorneys general, along with the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, have filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s decision to significantly reduce AmeriCorps’ workforce and funding, arguing it unlawfully undermines federally authorized community service programs.
Attorney General Anthony Brown and a coalition of 19 states filed a lawsuit in April 2025 challenging the U.S. Department of Education’s new conditions on federal K-12 funding, arguing they unlawfully threaten funding for states that maintain diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.