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The System’s Two Speeds: Maryland Moves Fast to Take Custody, Slow to Answer for It
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July 12, 2026
Four Maryland cases reveal a troubling pattern: the state moves quickly to remove children from parents but far more slowly when government agencies or courts are held accountable.