Case: State of Maryland v. Lyons

1:26-cv-01024 | U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

Filed Date: March 10, 2026

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Case Summary

This case was filed on March 10, 2026 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. The plaintiff, the State of Maryland as represented by Attorney General Anthony Brown, sued Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons, ICE, Kristi Noem, and DHS. The case arose from ICE's refusal to comply with a state administrative subpoena seeking records about conditions in its Baltimore immigration detention hold rooms, where detainees have allegedly been subjected to severe overcrowding, denial of medical …

This case was filed on March 10, 2026 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. The plaintiff, the State of Maryland as represented by Attorney General Anthony Brown, sued Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons, ICE, Kristi Noem, and DHS. The case arose from ICE's refusal to comply with a state administrative subpoena seeking records about conditions in its Baltimore immigration detention hold rooms, where detainees have allegedly been subjected to severe overcrowding, denial of medical care, and other inhumane conditions. Plaintiff brought three counts under the Administrative Procedure Act, arguing ICE's denial was contrary to law, arbitrary and capricious, and unreasonably delayed.

Defendants initially failed to respond to the complaint. Thus, Plaintiffs filed for summary judgment on March 29, 2026, once again requesting that the court declare Defendants' denial of the subpoena as contrary to law and/or arbitrary and capricious. Plaintiffs further asked that the court vacate Defendant's denial of the administrative subpoena due to the unreasonable delay, and order Defendants to produce the documents requested.

This case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Ben Hefter (3/29/2026)

People

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Dagne, Yasmin (Maryland)

Jamieson, Keith Michael (Maryland)

Kirschner, Adam (Maryland)

Attorney for Defendant

Nardone, S. Nicole (Maryland)

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Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

March 10, 2026

March 10, 2026

Complaint
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Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment

State of Maryland v. Lyons et al.

March 26, 2026

March 26, 2026

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Docket

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Last updated Aug. 21, 2026, 3:29 a.m.

Docket for: State of Maryland v. Lyons
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1 March 10, 2026

COMPLAINT against Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, filed by State of Maryland. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit 10, # 11 Exhibit 11, # 12 Exhibit 12, # 13 Exhibit 13, # 14 Exhibit 14, # 15 Exhibit 15, # 16 Exhibit 16, # 17 Civil Cover Sheet, # 18 Summons, # 19 Summons, # 20 Summons, # 21 Summons, # 22 Summons, # 23 Summons)(Dagne, Yasmin) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

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2 March 10, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Keith Michael Jamieson on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Jamieson, Keith) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

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3 March 10, 2026

Summons Issued 60 days as to Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General(bw5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

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March 10, 2026

CIVIL CASE FILING FEE: $ 405, receipt number AMDDC-12603109(Dagne, Yasmin)

4 March 25, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by S. Nicole Nardone on behalf of Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Nardone, S.) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

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5 March 25, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Adam Kirschner on behalf of State of Maryland (Kirschner, Adam) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

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6 March 26, 2026

MOTION for Summary Judgment by State of Maryland (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Jamieson, Keith) (Entered: 03/26/2026)

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7 March 31, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Tom Corcoran on behalf of Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Corcoran, Tom) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

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8 April 7, 2026

MOTION for Extension of Time for Response to Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment ECF No. 6 by Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Nardone, S.) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

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9 April 7, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER: The court is in receipt of Defendants' Motion to Extend Time to File Response to Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment (ECF No. 8 ; the "Motion to Extend Time"). The court notes Defendants' response that Plaintiff opposes the requested extension and intends to file an opposition to the Motion to Extend Time. In view of the April 9, 2026 deadline to respond to Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment, Plaintiff shall file any opposition to the Motion to Extend Time by 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 4/7/2026. (bw5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

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10 April 8, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition re 8 MOTION for Extension of Time for Response to Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment ECF No. 6 filed by State of Maryland. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Dagne, Yasmin) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

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11 April 8, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER: The court has reviewed Defendants' Motion to Extend Time to File Response to Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment (ECF No. 8 ; the "Motion to Extend Time") and Plaintiff's opposition thereto. Given the procedural posture of the action, the court finds it appropriate and logical not to require Defendants to respond to the pending dispositive motion in advance of responding to the Complaint. Accordingly, it is this 8th day of April 2026, ORDERED that the Motion to Extend Time shall be, and is hereby, GRANTED; and further it is ORDERED that Defendants shall file a response to Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment (ECF No. 6 ) on or before May 11, 2026. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 4/8/2026. (bw5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

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12 April 27, 2026

MOTION Defer Briefing on Plaintiff's MSJ by Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Nardone, S.) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

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13 April 27, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER: The court has reviewed Defendants' Motion to Defer Briefing on Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment Pending Resolution of Defendants' Forthcoming Motion to Dismiss (ECF No. 12 ; the "Motion") and notes Defendants' advisement that Plaintiff opposes the relief requested and intends to file a response. The court finds that no good cause exists to defer briefing on the pending motion for summary judgment. Defendants may include a dispositive motion in their opposition to Plaintiff's Rule 56 motion, or file their papers however they see fit. Accordingly, it is this 27th day of April 2026, ORDERED that the Motion shall be, and is hereby, DENIED for lack of good cause; and further it is ORDERED that the deadline for Defendants to file a response to Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment (ECF No. 6 ) remains on or before May 11, 2026. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 4/27/2026. (bw5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

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14 May 11, 2026

NOTICE of filing Administrative Record by Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Index, # 3 Part 1, # 4 Part 2, # 5 Part 3, # 6 Part 4, # 7 Part 5)(Nardone, S.) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

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15 May 11, 2026

NOTICE by Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement re 14 Notice Administrative Record, Corrected (Nardone, S.) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

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16 May 11, 2026

MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim and Cross Motion for Summary Judgment by Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Nardone, S.) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

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17 May 26, 2026

Reply Memorandum re 6 MOTION for Summary Judgment, Response in Opposition re 16 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim and Cross Motion for Summary Judgment filed by State of Maryland.(Dagne, Yasmin) Modified on 5/28/2026 (bw5s). (Entered: 05/26/2026)

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18 June 3, 2026

NOTICE by State of Maryland (Attachments: # 1 Preservation Letter)(Dagne, Yasmin) (Entered: 06/03/2026)

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19 June 5, 2026

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time by Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Nardone, S.) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

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20 June 5, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER: Upon consideration of Defendants' Consent Motion to Extend Time at ECF No. 19 (the "Motion"), it is this 5th day of June 2026, ORDERED that, the Motion shall be, and is hereby, GRANTED; and further it is ORDERED that Defendants shall file a reply in support of their Motion to Dismiss, or in the Alternative, Cross Motion for Summary Judgment on or before June 16, 2026. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 6/5/2026. (bw5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

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21 June 16, 2026

REPLY to Response to Motion re 16 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim and Cross Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.(Nardone, S.) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

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22 June 18, 2026

MOTION for Leave to File Surreply by State of Maryland (Attachments: # 1 Surreply)(Jamieson, Keith) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Maryland

Case Type(s):

Jail Conditions

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: March 10, 2026

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

The State of Maryland

Plaintiff Type(s):

State Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. §§ 551 et seq.

Other Dockets:

District of Maryland 1:26-cv-01024

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Sought:

Attorneys fees

Declaratory judgment

Injunction

Relief Granted:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

General/Misc.:

Conditions of confinement

Records Disclosure

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