DOJ sues Maryland over immigration sanctuary law

The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued the state of Maryland on Thursday over a new law the department alleges interferes with the Trump administration’s efforts to enforce immigration law. The lawsuit, filed in federal court against the state and Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown (D), seeks to block enforcement of the Community Trust Act… Source…

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Platner officially withdraws from Maine Senate race

Democrat Graham Platner has formally withdrawn from the Maine Senate race, allowing party members to choose their new nominee this month. “I write to formally withdraw my candidacy for the United States Senate,” the progressive oyster farmer wrote in a letter posted on social media on Friday, later adding that “my name may… Source link

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Trump weakens key endangered species protection

{Beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment Big Story Trump repeals habitat protections under ESA The Trump administration announced Friday that it has rolled back a key protection for endangered species. © Alex Brandon, The Associated Press Specifically, it said it was repealing the previous definition of “harm” that prohibited endangered animals and plants… Source…

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