Maryland Bans 287(g) — But Sheriffs Aren’t Backing Down. Now Comes the Legal War.
By Michael Phillips | MDBayNews Maryland is about to test the limits of federalism — and taxpayers may be the ones...
Constitutional Law
Baltimore City Council Moves to Restrict ICE — Again. Who Pays the Price?
By MDBayNews Staff The Baltimore City Council is once again moving to limit cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs...
From Transparency to Pressure Campaigns: Project Salt Box Urges Communities to Block Federal Detention Facilities
By MDBayNews Staff A Maryland-based volunteer group that began by tracking federal immigration activity through public...
Jeanine Pirro’s Gun Comments Expose a Growing Rift in Republican Rhetoric on the Second Amendment
By MDBayNews Staff In a development that has stunned many on the center-right, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro — the top...
“Project Salt Box” and the Rise of Citizen ICE Monitoring in Maryland
By MDBayNews Staff A small, fast-growing volunteer group calling itself Project Salt Box is gaining attention in Maryland...
Maryland’s “No Kings Act” Tests the Limits of State Power—and Federalism
By MDBayNews Staff Maryland lawmakers have introduced a sweeping new proposal dubbed the “No Kings Act,” legislation...
Child Support & “Double Dipping” – The Absurd Economics of Erasing a Parent
By Michael Phillips In the warped theater of Anne Arundel County Family Court, the Reichert v. Hornbeck saga has reached a...
Maryland’s New Family Law Loophole: Erasing Parents Without Evidence
By Michael Phillips In Reichert v. Hornbeck, the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County has set one of the most dangerous...
Justice Denied: The Impeachment Files
By Michael Phillips “Equal justice cannot coexist with private galas in our highest court while citizen complaints are...
Baltimore Courthouse ICE Arrest Exposes Tensions Between Law Enforcement and Political Agendas
By Michael Phillips On June 23, 2025, federal law enforcement did its job—and Baltimore officials had a meltdown. Two...
Victory for Parents: Supreme Court’s Mahmoud v. Taylor Ruling Reaffirms Parental Rights and Religious Liberty
By Michael Phillips In a decision destined to resonate for generations, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a landmark 6-3...
The Courtroom That Erased Fatherhood: Four Father’s Days Without a Word
By Michael Phillips This past Sunday marked the fourth Father’s Day that Jeff Reichert spent without hearing from his...
Every Motion Denied: A Father’s Day Message from the Broken Heart of Maryland Family Court
By Michael Phillips They say to take it to court.They say to trust the system.They say if you follow the rules, the rules...
Where Is Grant Reichert? A Father’s Plea, A System’s Silence
By Michael Phillips "Where is my son?" That question—raw, desperate, unrelenting—haunts Jeff Reichert every day. As...
The Myth of ‘Military-Style’ Weapons and the Real Agenda Behind Gun Control in Maryland
Let’s stop pretending this is about safety. When Maryland passed the Firearm Safety Act of 2013, banning more than 40...
The Supreme Court Dodges the Gun Rights Fight — For Now
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a case challenging Maryland’s sweeping ban on so-called “assault...
A Voice for Justice: How Jeff Reichert Turned to an ADA Advocate to Defend His Rights and Protect His Son
In a family court system increasingly criticized for opacity, jurisdictional gamesmanship, and disregard for the rights of...
This Memorial Day, Let’s Remember All the Battles — Including the Ones Fought at Home
By Michael Phillips Memorial Day is a sacred time of reflection. We pause to honor the men and women who died in service to...
Buried by Design: What Is Maryland Family Court Hiding in the Reichert Case?
I didn’t expect to be here. When I wrote my first piece on the Reichert v. Hornbeck custody case, I was just trying to...
The Case Maryland Wants to Bury: Inside Reichert v. Hornbeck
Now that the initial shock has worn off, it’s time to roll the sleeves up and start taking a deeper dive into the...
The Constitution Is Not a Vibe: How Parham v. J.R. and Other Landmark Cases Expose the Lie at the Heart of Mahmoud v. Taylor
There’s a dangerous trend in American family court — and Mahmoud v. Taylor is just the latest example. It’s the idea...
The Revolving Door of Injustice: How The McCammon Group and Juridical Solutions Profit Off the Broken System They Helped Create
In a world where family court and civil litigation have become synonymous with prolonged suffering and endless bills, a...