Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has initiated multiple legal actions against the Trump administration, including challenging a memo freezing federal grants, filing a lawsuit against unauthorized access to sensitive […]
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Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and 11 other attorneys general announced plans to file a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of the Treasury for granting Elon Musk and his “Department of Government Efficiency” unauthorized access to Americans’ sensitive financial data. (more…)
A coalition of 20 state attorneys general, including Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, has urged the Senate Judiciary Committee to require Kash Patel, President Trump’s nominee for FBI Director, to answer further questions regarding reports of politically motivated firings at the FBI. The letter raises concerns about the potential dismissal of FBI officials involved in investigating the January 6th Capitol riots and calls for greater transparency before Patel’s confirmation vote.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and 11 other attorneys general warned federal employees against the Trump administration’s “deferred resignation” program, which offers continued pay for resigning by February 6, 2025, citing concerns over vague terms and potential harm to government services. (more…)
Three individuals were convicted in Baltimore City for illegally disposing of hazardous materials, following an investigation by the Maryland Attorney General’s Office, Baltimore City Fire Department, and Maryland Department of the Environment, with sentencing scheduled for March and April 2025. (more…)
A Maryland woman was sentenced to five years of probation after pleading guilty to Medicaid fraud for falsely claiming to be a registered nurse, fraudulently obtaining employment at Denton Nursing and Rehab, and causing Maryland Medicaid to pay $3,576.20 for unqualified nursing services. (more…)
Three former MVA employees were convicted for their roles in a bribery and identity fraud scheme that involved selling fraudulent driving credentials and allowing imposters to take written tests on behalf of applicants.
On Wednesday, Maryland Attorney General Brown issued a statement reaffirming that state law protects transgender workers from discrimination, despite federal enforcement shifts, and condemned the EEOC Chair’s stance as a threat to civil rights. (more…)
On Tuesday, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to block a new Office of Management and Budget (OMB) policy that pauses federal assistance funding to states, arguing it could disrupt essential services such as healthcare, education, and disaster relief. The lawsuit claims the policy violates the Constitution and the Administrative Procedure Act by halting congressionally approved spending without legal authority. (more…)
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued guidance to Maryland healthcare providers on handling immigration enforcement at medical facilities to ensure compliance with laws while protecting patients’ access to care and privacy. (more…)
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown released updated guidance for Maryland law enforcement on their role in federal immigration enforcement, reflecting changes in state law and emphasizing the importance of protecting constitutional rights and maintaining community trust. The guidance outlines limitations on immigration-related actions, including restrictions on questioning immigration status, extending detentions, and sharing personal information without a judicial warrant. (more…)