JUST IN: Judge Lawrence Fletcher-Hill grants the preliminary injunction so enhanced federal unemployment benefits in Maryland can continue into September.
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The preliminary injunction orders the governor and Labor secretary "to ensure...Maryland residents continue to receive any and all expanded and/or supplemental unemployment benefits available" to them under the CARES Act and other federal sources of employment benefits.
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In Monday's court hearing, attorneys representing the Hogan administration argued the state had the right to opt out of the federal benefits and, in doing so, more people would join the labor force.
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Statement from the governor’s office on today’s decision says, in part: “This lawsuit is hurting our small businesses, jeopardizing our economic recovery, and will cause significant job loss.”
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"We are ecstatic that we have received excellent news in this truly David-Goliath fight."
Members of Unite Here Local 7 react at Public Justice Center to today's court victory. More on at 4.
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Attorney Alec Summerfield, representing the Unemployed Workers Union, calls this a "huge victory," but the legal fight is not over, citing the thousands who haven't received money.
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Adam Cunningham: "Hogan, you lost bro. Give it up." (The Governor's office says they will not pursue the matter further, as the federal program is ending in September.)
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hey quick help What happens if Maryland unemployment they said last week you have no more weeks to file ??? After July 3 and didn’t give me the option this Sunday , how does that work will I have any more week to file ???
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