In their recent op-ed, published in JURISTnews, Professor Donald Tobin and his research assistant Samuel Irwin ’28 argue that these bans teach the wrong lesson and should not become standard policy at law schools. Read more: https://www.law.umaryland.edu/content/articles/name-993879-en.html

When the United States was still a young republic, professor David Hoffman helped shape the future of legal education. More than 200 years later, Maryland Carey Law continues that legacy. Read more here: https://ow.ly/WI1G50ZtNyQ

Prof. Dan Goldberg’s influence on Maryland Carey Law spans nearly five decades, thousands of students, and a legacy of teaching law through the lens of real-world practice. https://www.law.umaryland.edu/content/articles/name-991334-en.html

Maryland Carey Law is honored to announce the election of seven distinguished new members to the Board of Visitors, and the promotion of Alicia L. Wilson ‘07 as the newest chair. Read more here: www.law.umaryland.edu/content/arti...

Maryland Carey Law professor Cori Alonso-Yoder, director of the Immigration Clinic, shares her insights with WJLA 7News on Montgomery County’s proposed anti-ICE hiring measure. https://lnkd.in/ehKgt2Gs

Law professor analyzes Montgomery County anti-ICE hiring measure

A legal expert told 7News that Montgomery County's proposed hiring restrictions on some former ICE employees could face legal challenges.

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Professor Natalie Ram (with co-author Professor Jessica Roberts from Emory University School of Law) received the Ian Kerr Best Paper Award at the 2026 Privacy Law Scholars Conference (PLSC) in May. Read more here: https://www.law.umaryland.edu/content/articles/name-990201-en.html

Professor Erica J. Suter and Baltimore City District Public Defender Marguerite E. Lanaux were featured in The Baltimore Sun op-ed, "Baltimore needs more than a ‘Do Not Call’ list." Read more: https://www.baltimoresun.com/2026/07/06/baltimore-do-not-call-list-lanaux/

Professor Natalie Ram was quoted in "Cities and Schools Are Testing Wastewater for Illicit Drugs" in The New York Times on June 21. The New York Times

Improving Lives: Maryland Carey Law’s Health Law Program Prepares Students to Serve Read here: https://catalystmag.umaryland.edu/improving-lives-maryland-carey-laws-health-law-program-prepares-students-to-serve/

“I encourage you to run toward the injustice, not away from it.” A powerful message from Judge Brendan Hurson, JD ’05, to the Class of 2026. https://www.umaryland.edu/news/archived-news/may-2026/federal-judge-tells-law-graduates-to-run-toward-the-injustice.php

Maryland Carey Law celebrated the Class of 2026 at the Hippodrome Theatre on May 15. Dean Renée Laurent offered opening remarks, and the Hon. Brendan Hurson ’05 delivered a thoughtful and humorous keynote. Read mroe here: https://www.law.umaryland.edu/content/articles/name-981205-en.html

Erica Suter, director of the MOPD Innocence Project Clinic at Maryland Carey Law, is featured in the Baltimore Sun on the costs and consequences of withheld evidence in Maryland. Read Here: https://www.baltimoresun.com/2026/05/02/withheld-evidence-cases-cost-maryland-millions-draw-little-discipline/

Withheld evidence cases cost Maryland millions, draw little discipline

Nationwide, only five prosecutors have been disbarred for a Brady violation since the Brady rule was established, according to the Innocence Project.

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Congratulations to Prof Liza Vertinsky for being named a 2026 Andrew Carnegie Fellow by Carnegie Corporation of New York Read more here: https://www.law.umaryland.edu/content/articles/name-978090-en.html

Profe Donald Tobin of Maryland Carey Law was quoted in Tax Notes Federal on the evolving landscape of political activity and tax‑exempt organizations. https://www.taxnotes.com/featured-analysis/path-ahead-political-activity-and-tax-exempt-orgs/2026/04/24/7vr93

This week, Toby Treem Guerin, executive director of C‑DRUM, presents at AALS on how experiential legal education can build collaborative capacity amid federal institutional deterioration and equip students with de‑escalation skills to help sustain democratic norms. #AALS

Congratulations to Professor Patricia Campbell, recipient of a Catherine C. Blake Exceptional Service Award, for her work on the District of Maryland’s Patent Local Rules Committee.

Professor Mark Graber of Maryland Carey Law was quoted in Deutsche Welle World on debate surrounding the 25th Amendment and presidential power. Read more: https://www.dw.com/en/can-the-25th-amendment-remove-donald-trump-from-office/a-76835018

Can the 25th Amendment remove Donald Trump from office?

After Donald Trump threatened to wipe out "an entire civilization," clashed with the pope and posted an AI image of himself as Jesus, US Democrats and some Republicans are questioning his fitness to serve as president.

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Professor Kathleen Hoke is quoted in "Ghost gun retailer settles with Baltimore for $2M" in the Maryland Daily Record on April 21, 2026. https://www.law.umaryland.edu/content/articles/name-973512-en.html

First-year students showcased standout advocacy in the 2026 Salsbury Trial Advocacy Tournament—tryouts for Maryland Carey Law’s nationally recognized Trial Team. https://www.law.umaryland.edu/content/articles/name-973683-en.html

Professor David Gray of Maryland Carey Law was quoted in @baltimoresun.bsky.social discussing ICE’s use of driver’s license data for immigration enforcement. https://www.baltimoresun.com/2026/04/09/ice-immigration-deportation/

ICE using driver’s license data in Md. immigration enforcement

Sen. Clarence Lam told The Sun that he believes ICE is accessing license data through a “loophole.”

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Professor Mark Graber‬ was quoted in the Wyoming Star in an article examining the final installment of the “Operation Epstein Fury” series. https://wyomingstarnews.org/2026/04/10/exclusive-operation-epstein-fury-part-8-is-it-finally-over/

EXCLUSIVE: Operation Epstein Fury Part 8. Is It Finally Over? | Wyoming Star

The Iran ceasefire came 88 minutes before a deadline that wasn’t supposed to be met. On Tuesday, April 7, President Trump posted that a "whole ... read at Wyoming Star. Stay informed with expert insights and breaking stories from the U.S. and around the world.

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Professor Maureen Sweeney of Maryland Carey Law was quoted in the Aegis (Bel Air) on a Maryland “sanctuary” bill limiting ICE cooperation. https://www.baltimoresun.com/2026/04/13/maryland-sanctuary-bill-limiting-ice-cooperation-sets-up-clash-with-trump/

Maryland ‘sanctuary’ bill limiting ICE cooperation sets up clash with Trump

Republicans said during House floor debate Saturday night that Marylanders won’t like the Democratic-sponsored bill.

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Prof Sovern was quoted below on the proposed CFPB workforce restructuring and litigation. https://www.consumerfinancemonitor.com/2026/04/08/cfpb-workforce-restructuring-plan-new-cfpb-motion-details-sweeping-proposed-reductions-in-staff-across-all-divisions-while-injunction-remains-in-place/

CFPB Workforce Restructuring Plan: New CFPB Motion Details Sweeping Proposed Reductions in Staff Across All Divisions While Injunction Remains in Place

A significant new filing on March 31 in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, National Treasury Employees Union v. Vought (Case No. 25-5091), purportedly

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Professor Andrew Blair-Stanek was quoted in the Baltimore Sun on Maryland’s comptroller flagging 5,000 suspicious tax returns and $15M in potential tax fraud. 🔗 https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/maryland-comptroller-flags-suspicious-tax-returns-tax-fraud

Comptroller flags 5,000 'suspicious’ tax returns, $15M in tax fraud

Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman said Wednesday her office has flagged more than 5,000 suspicious tax returns and blocked over $15 million in fraud ahead of

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Prof Goodmark discusses underreporting and barriers faced by victims of domestic violence in law enforcement contexts in MyStateline. Recovering Carceral Feminist-Ask Me How! https://www.mystateline.com/news/police-domestic-violence-underreporting-and-victim-barriers-in-law-enforcement-cases/amp/

Police domestic violence: Underreporting and victim barriers in law enforcement cases

Research highlights unique challenges for victims—including the abuser’s authority, access to firearms, and knowledge of the justice system—that can deter reporting and complicate accountabil…

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As Montgomery County debates legislation to limit ICE access, Prof. Cori Alonso‑Yoder offers expert analysis on local immigration enforcement. Quoted in DC News Now. Read more here: https://www.dcnewsnow.com/video/montgomery-county-council-to-vote-on-legislation-to-limit-ICE-access/11638411/

Mark Graber was quoted in “Jewish Groups Slam Cluster of Bills Before Legislature as ‘Anti-Israel’,” in the Baltimore Sun. https://www.baltimoresun.com/2026/03/13/jewish-groups-slam-cluster-of-bills-before-legislature-as-anti-israel/

Student attorneys Erika Lewis '26 and Rianna Mukherjee '26 in the wrote this urgent op-ed in Baltimore Beat about Maryland's need to pass the Voting Rights for All Act. Read here: https://baltimorebeat.com/op-ed-the-maryland-voting-rights-for-all-act-ensures-democracy-doesnt-stop-at-prison-gates/

Don Gifford's article, Public Nuisance as a Mass Products Liability Tort, was cited repeatedly by the Supreme Court of Maryland in Express Scripts, Inc. v. Anne Arundel County. Read here: www.courts.state.md.us/data/opinion...

The University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law has swept multiple categories in the 2026 Maryland The Daily Record Leaders in Law Awards, with three faculty members and 10 alums recognized. Read more here: https://www.law.umaryland.edu/content/articles/name-962980-en.html