Supreme Court pauses federal ruling demanding US return wrongly deported Maryland man
In an emergency request to the Supreme Court, the justice department said the order to return Abrego Garcia would be “unprecedented and indefensible."
Trump administration appeals judge’s order to return wrongfully deported Maryland man
A judge ruled Friday that the Trump administration violated the law because it deported an El Salvadoran citizen, “without any legal process.”
Kermit the Frog announced as UMD’s 2025 commencement speaker
University alum and renowned puppeteer Jim Henson founded The Muppets, a fictional musical ensemble that includes Kermit, in 1955.
UMD student charged after portable recording device found in Johnson-Whittle Hall bathroom
Noah White, a Johnson-Whittle Hall resident, was charged with visual surveillance in a private area.
Jonathan White wins Prince George’s County Executive Republican primary
White earned nearly 38 percent of the 3,613 votes cast in the March 4 special primary, according to the Maryland state elections board.
UMD business school adds speaker to Middle East panel after calls to cancel event
The new panelist, political analyst Bassem Eid, has criticized Palestinians’ “right of return” to their homeland.
UMD students urge business school to cancel Middle East panel over controversial speakers
The panel discussion, which is scheduled for Sunday, will explore the history of political negotiations in the Middle East.
Trump targets ‘Hamas sympathizers’ on college campuses in executive order
The order directs federal resources to “prosecute, remove or otherwise hold to account the perpetrators” of antisemitism on college campuses.
Prince George’s County special election moved to June 3
The move delays the general election by a week. The primary election for both races is still scheduled for March 4.
Donald Trump nominates UMD finance professor as deputy treasury secretary
Michael Faulkender serves as the dean’s finance professor in this university’s business school.