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Maryland v. Patel

No. 8:25-cv-03644 District · Active Active
Court
Federal Court
mdd
Judge
Theodore D. Chuang 44
Filed
Nov 6, 2025
Judge (CL)
Theodore D. Chuang 44
Filed (CL)
Nov 6, 2025
CL Status
active

Case 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 Application

History

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

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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Case Analysis

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.

Issue

Whether the Trump administration lawfully delayed or obstructed the congressionally-appropriated FBI headquarters construction project in Greenbelt, Maryland.

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.

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.

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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