MSBA Files Amicus Brief in Support of Federal Judges, Presiding Judge Dismisses Case: MSBA CONTINUES TO LEAD THE LEGAL PROFESSION IN SUPPORTING AN INDEPENDENT JUDICIARY AND RESPECT FOR THE RULE OF LAW.

The article discusses the Maryland State Bar Association's (MSBA) filing of an amicus brief in support of federal judges in the case U.S. v. Russell, which challenged the legality of a Standing Order that imposed a 48-hour stay on deportations for migrants contesting their removal. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) had sued multiple Maryland federal judges, claiming the Standing Order overstepped judicial authority. On August 26, 2025, a federal judge dismissed the lawsuit, citing justiciability and immunity, and emphasized that the proper challenge to the Standing Order should occur through established appellate processes rather than direct lawsuits against judges. The MSBA's brief highlighted concerns about the impact of the DOJ's actions on judicial independence and access to justice for affected individuals. [Extracted from the article]