The Maryland public defender’s office is pushing for more funding and resources to hire more attorneys, arguing that they have less than a third of the lawyers needed for adequate representation as outlined by the National Workload Standards. There has…
Hidden in plain sight: A day in the life of the Hyattsville Immigration Court
Nestled among blocks of businesses in Hyattsville stands an office building whose ordinary appearance gives no hint of its true purpose: determining the right of immigrants to remain in the United States.
Local residents keep an eye on Hyattsville Immigration Court
The Executive Office of Immigration Review clarified court practices with a memo declaring court hearings are “generally open to the public, including the news media.”
Federal officials reverse Hyattsville immigration court’s move to eject reporters
Federal officials have reversed a decision of the Hyattsville Immigration Court and welcomed reporters back inside — whether or not they have permission from a public information officer to be there.
Local immigration court ousts reporters from hearings
Federal officials ordered two reporters out of immigration court and barred them from observing future proceedings until they get permission from the Trump administration.
Amid federal shutdown, Marylanders worry about paying the bills
Some workers are concerned about how to pay for their most basic needs.
Hundreds march to support migrants and refugees
A large crowd of church members walked in a procession from the Shrine of the Sacred Heart to the Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle on Sunday, reading scripture and sharing the stories of immigrants.
Demonstrators march to show support for American democracy
Dozens of people from states as far away as Texas and Kentucky marched 15 miles through Baltimore County on Sunday with a gigantic copy of the preamble to the U.S. Constitution in tow, in a show of support for American democracy.
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