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No One Is Watching: How Montgomery County’s Family Court Operates Without External Oversight, and What Happens to the People Who Notice

- by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

An investigation reveals a significant accountability gap in Maryland’s family court system, where civil rights complaints against judges lack external oversight and transparency. Complaints filed are often sealed and unreported, leading to systemic noncompliance without recourse for litigants. This raises critical issues about judicial accountability and the structures that enable potential misconduct.

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Courthouses Without Courts: How a $10 Billion Construction Boondoggle Laid the Bricks for ADR Tyranny

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The 1990s courthouse construction initiative, costing $10 billion, deviated from its intended purpose, evolving into a mismanaged project favoring bureaucratic control over judicial integrity. The oversight shifted decision-making away from judges to the Administrative Office, facilitating the rise of Alternative Dispute Resolution systems that undermine constitutional rights and transparency.

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Privacy vs. Border Security? The Medicaid Data Lawsuit and the Battle for American Sovereignty

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On July 1, 2025, twenty states, including Maryland, sued the Trump administration over alleged illegal Medicaid data sharing with immigration agencies. The lawsuit claims privacy violations but is criticized as a political maneuver. The conflict reflects tensions between immigration enforcement and state resource allocation, raising questions about fiscal responsibility and national sovereignty.

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“Justice on Hold”: Maryland Court Puts Child Victims Act Cases on Pause Amid System Mismanagement

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A Baltimore judge has paused over 1,250 civil child sexual abuse cases under the 2023 Child Victims Act, revealing the court’s lack of preparedness for the influx of lawsuits. Critics blame state leaders for failing to provide necessary resources, leaving survivors in limbo and raising concerns about the justice system’s effectiveness.

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