Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown Challenges Trump Administration’s First 100 Days
In the first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s second term, Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has emerged as a leading figure in legal battles against the administration’s policies. Brown’s office has initiated or joined multiple lawsuits aimed at protecting Maryland residents and institutions from what he describes as "drastic action" by presidential orders. (marylandmatters.org)
One significant action was the lawsuit filed in March 2025, where Brown led a coalition of 20 states against the Trump administration’s mass firing of probationary federal workers. The suit alleges that the terminations violated federal law, throwing thousands of families into financial turmoil. Brown emphasized the unlawful nature of these firings and their impact on Marylanders. (marylandmatters.org)
In February 2025, Brown’s office joined 21 other states in suing to block the National Institutes of Health’s decision to cap administrative overhead costs on research grants at 15%. Critics argued that this move could severely affect universities like the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins University, potentially halting research and jeopardizing jobs. A federal judge temporarily halted the proposal, acknowledging its potential harm to higher education and research. (marylandmatters.org)
Additionally, Brown’s office has been active in challenging other Trump administration policies, including the suspension of $600 million in grants for teacher training and the restriction of access to transgender health care. These actions reflect Maryland’s proactive stance in safeguarding its residents and institutions from federal policies deemed harmful. (marylandmatters.org)
As the Trump administration continues to implement its agenda, Attorney General Brown remains committed to defending Maryland’s interests through legal avenues, ensuring that state residents are protected from federal actions that may adversely affect them.
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