They probably hate MD because wasn't here that the guy won the suit against them? I am pretty sure it was.
In March 2006, the group demonstrated in Westminster at the funeral of Lance Cpl. Matthew Snyder of Westminster. Phelps-Roper said the organization stood lawfully and peacefully aside from the Mass and no one went into the church, but they were still persecuted by the state of Maryland.
In an April 8th article.
Last November, a jury found that the church intentionally inflicted emotional distress upon Matthew Snyder's father, Albert Snyder of York, Pa. and awarded him $10.9 million. The award was recently reduced to $5 million.
Last week, a federal judge issued liens against the church and ordered two of its members to post cash bonds while they appeal the $5 million judgment resulting from the church's protest at Snyder's funeral. The church has filed a motion to stay the verdict.
The liens mean that no new mortgages can be taken out on the properties and no money can be borrowed against the equity in them.