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…)
Last week, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, along with attorneys general from 16 other states, filed an amicus brief supporting the EPA’s rule to establish nationwide drinking water standards for PFAS chemicals, citing public health benefits and the need to address widespread contamination.
On Wednesday, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced a $106 million multistate settlement with Vanguard to address allegations of inadequate disclosure of tax consequences to investors after changes to target date retirement fund investment minimums.
On Thursday, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and 10 other state attorneys general issued a joint statement reaffirming states’ constitutional rights against federal commandeering in immigration enforcement and rejecting threats to undermine state laws and community trust. (more…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown issued the following statement on Tuesday, January 21: (more…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and 18 other states are suing to block an executive order ending birthright citizenship, arguing it violates the Constitution, harms American children, and imposes significant costs on states. (more…)
On Friday, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a multistate coalition to defend the EPA’s 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Improvements, which strengthen drinking water standards and require nationwide lead pipe replacement within 10 years to reduce lead exposure risks.