Letters to the editor

Krish O’Mara Vignarajah, president and CEO of Global Refuge, urges legislators, advocates and citizens to condemn the Trump administration's lawsuit against 15 federal judges.

Maggie Bruck, a professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, says the science and history of false accusations should be considered.

Baltimore County Councilman Izzy Patoka says the development of the Catonsville armory as a cannabis incubator was backwards, and that community engagement should come before plans are in place.

Nat Meysenburg of Baltimore says the Data Privacy Act, which failed to pass in the General Assembly, would protect the rights of all Marylanders.

Kara Hoffman, a professor of physics at the University of Maryland, College Park, says federal budget cuts to science agencies will erode Maryland’s economy and key industries.

Katharine Rylaarsdam of Baltimore says the planned “Inviting the Light” public art project will increase harmful light pollution.

Sarah Pan of Ellicott City says the detentions of elected officials by ICE should alarm everyone.

Lanlan Xu, of Clarksville, says Howard County Public Schools’ Gifted and Talented programs benefit students and their communities, and cutting them would undermine student learning.

If the federal government truly cared about child welfare, say two Baltimore professors of pediatrics, increasing funding and resources for existing agencies would be more efficient and effective than using federal agents.

Jana Varwig of Baltimore says cuts to the ACA and premium tax credits by Republicans in Congress will cause millions to go without health insurance.

Stan Heuisler of Baltimore says the Orioles don’t have a brand problem, they have a baseball problem.

Dottye Burt-Markowitz of Baltimore says Banner readers deserve more coverage of local events aiming to end suffering in Gaza.

Gary Proctor of Baltimore bemoans the lack of traffic enforcement to stop dangerous drivers.

Jason Dittrich says when it comes to the Orioles, David Rubenstein has a branding problem.

Zack Wolfe, a longtime Orioles fan from Manchester, says executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias has committed ‘malpractice’ with the team’s roster.

Zack Wolfe, a longtime Orioles fan from Manchester, says executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias has committed ‘malpractice’ with the team’s roster.

More than just downgrading Maryland’s credit rating, federal job cuts will harm the state for decades, says Jyoti Mohan of Cockeysville.

Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden was fired by President Donald Trump without cause, says Rep. Kweisi Mfume, and history will not look kindly on the decision.

Bob Gallagher of Annapolis says Marylanders should support local officials if they are targeted by ICE for supporting legal immigrants.

Nick Stewart, a lawyer and an announced candidate for Baltimore County executive, urges the reappointment of Inspector General Kelly Madigan.