A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed the lawsuit filed by the U.S. Justice Department against all 15 federal district judges in Maryland.

The lawsuit challenged a standing order issued by the Maryland federal court that automatically delays deportation of migrants filing legal challenges over detention by two business days.

Driving the news: The Maryland order was signed by Chief Judge George Russell to manage a surge in habeas petitions from detained migrants amid increased deportation efforts by the Trump administration. • The administration argued the order interfered with executive powers and violated rules governing immigration enforcement.

The big picture: U.S. District Judge Thomas Cullen, a Trump appointee based in Virginia, ruled against the Justice Department, emphasizing th

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