ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - The Maryland Senate is scheduled to vote on a resolution to empower the attorney general to sue the federal government without the governor's permission.
The Senate is expected to vote Friday on the resolution, which would clear the way for the Democratic attorney general to sue the federal government for policies with which it disagrees, including President Donald Trump's travel ban on citizens of seven Muslim-majority counties.
Supporters have cited concerns about the potential repeal of the Affordable Care Act and worries about lax enforcement of regulations to protect the Chesapeake Bay.
Republicans Walkout
Republicans walked out of the Maryland Senate in protest during a debate on the resolution.
Republicans took the unusual step of walking off the floor during Thursday's debate after asking for more time to consider the resolution. The Democratically-controlled chamber voted 28-18 to reject the request to delay action for another day.
Sen. J.B. Jennings, the Senate minority leader, says he walked off the floor in frustration over the procedure. He says there was no need to rush. Other Republicans also walked out.
