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Tag: Constitutional Law

Maryland’s Raskin Leads 25th Amendment Push — But His Own Record Undermines the Case

By Michael Phillips | MDBayNews Rep. Jamie Raskin introduced legislation this week to establish a congressional commission...

Michael Phillips
April 15, 2026

Maryland Just Passed a Deepfake Law. A Federal Court Already Struck Down the Same Thing.

By Michael Phillips | MDBayNews ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland House of Delegates passed HB 145 on Friday by a vote of 95-36,...

Michael Phillips
April 10, 2026

Brown Rushes to SCOTUS to Defend Birthright Citizenship — But Who Is He Really Defending?

By Michael Phillips | MDBayNews When Anthony Brown announced that he was defending birthright citizenship before the...

Michael Phillips
February 27, 2026

Brown’s “Green Light” for the ICE Breaker Act Is a Political Endorsement Disguised as Legal Analysis

By Michael Phillips | MDBayNews In Annapolis, self-congratulation travels fast. This week, allies of Adrian Boafo declared...

Michael Phillips
February 26, 2026

Montgomery County’s ICE Restrictions Test the Constitution — And Invite Federal Collision

By MDBayNews Staff The Montgomery County Council’s unanimous passage of its so-called Trust Act is being framed by...

Michael Phillips
February 11, 2026

Federal Court Ruling Puts Maryland Masking Bills on Constitutional Collision Course

By MDBayNews Staff A federal court decision issued late Monday is already sending shockwaves to Annapolis, where Maryland...

Michael Phillips
February 9, 2026

DOJ Probes Baltimore Health Department Over Alleged Racially Segregated Practices — Civil Rights Leaders Say Accountability Is Overdue

By MDBayNews Staff Baltimore, Md. — A U.S. Department of Justice investigation into the Baltimore City Health Department...

Michael Phillips
February 8, 2026

Gov. Wes Moore Moves to Block ICE Detention Facility, Escalating State–Federal Clash

By MDBayNews Staff Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is signaling a direct confrontation with the federal government over immigration...

Michael Phillips
February 6, 2026

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...

Michael Phillips
January 31, 2026

Anthony Brown’s Office Signals Legal Trouble Ahead for Maryland’s Police Mask Ban

By MDBayNews Staff Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown's office is quietly warning Democratic lawmakers that their push...

Michael Phillips
January 30, 2026

Maryland Democrats Continue Pushing Constitutionally Questionable Redistricting Maneuver—Freedom Caucus Forces One-Day Delay

By MDBayNews Staff Even as the Maryland General Assembly moves through the heart of its legislative session, Democratic...

Michael Phillips
January 30, 2026

Independent Review Affirms State’s Attorney’s Decision to End MONSE Partnership Over Constitutional Concerns

By MDBayNews Staff An independent legal review has affirmed the decision by the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s...

Michael Phillips
January 22, 2026

“Make DC Square Again”? The History, Politics, and Reality Behind a Viral Proposal

By MDBayNews Staff A provocative political phrase has been circulating in conservative online circles: “Make DC square...

Michael Phillips
January 20, 2026

Maryland Democrats Push Ideological Purity Test for Law Enforcement

By Michael Phillips | MDBayNews As Maryland lawmakers prepare to convene for the 2026 General Assembly session, a pre-filed...

Michael Phillips
January 9, 2026

Impeachment as Performance Art: McClain Delaney’s Empty Threat Over Venezuela

By Michael Phillips | MDBayNews U.S. Rep. April McClain Delaney has called President Donald Trump’s Venezuela operation...

Michael Phillips
January 6, 2026

DOJ Sues Washington, D.C. Over Gun Laws, Citing Ongoing Defiance of Supreme Court Precedent

By Michael Phillips | MDBayNews The U.S. Department of Justice on Monday filed a sweeping civil rights lawsuit against the...

Michael Phillips
December 23, 2025

Wes Moore Just Got a Constitutional Slapdown

Governor Wes Moore has spent the better part of his term selling himself as the fresh face of competence, transparency, and...

Michael Phillips
August 16, 2025

Finally, A Course Correction: Why Shrinking the U.S. Department of Education Is Long Overdue

By Michael Phillips The Left is in meltdown mode after the Supreme Court’s July 2025 decision to uphold major cuts to the...

Michael Phillips
July 15, 2025

Maryland Faces Potential Loss of Billions in Federal Funding Following ‘Sanctuary Jurisdiction’ Designation

The Trump administration has designated Maryland as a "sanctuary jurisdiction," placing the state at risk of losing...

Michael Phillips
May 31, 2025

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...

Michael Phillips
May 2, 2025

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