Maryland v. Patel
Overview
Overview
The state of Maryland sued the Trump administration over the Trump administration's attempt to delay and obstruct the construction of a new FBI headquarters in Greenbelt, Maryland.
The Issue
Issue
Whether the Trump administration lawfully delayed or obstructed the congressionally-appropriated FBI headquarters construction project in Greenbelt, Maryland.
The Rules
Rule
Under the Administrative Procedure Act and separation of powers doctrine, executive agencies cannot arbitrarily overturn or obstruct congressionally-authorized and funded federal projects without complying with required statutory procedures and judicial review standards.
The Application
Analysis
Maryland alleges the administration's attempt to delay and obstruct the FBI HQ construction exceeds executive authority and constitutes unlawful agency action in violation of the APA's reasonableness requirement.
The Conclusion
Conclusion
The case is pending before the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland under Judge Theodore D. Chuang; Maryland challenges the validity of the obstruction.
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