The Senate passed a bill -287 (g) banning agreements between local law enforcement agencies and ICE, moving the measure on to Gov. Wes Moore who has said he’s eager to sign it.
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Gov. Moore pushes for redistricting, focuses on affordability in State of the State
Moore highlighted recent economic investment in the state and measures to reduce the cost of housing and energy and the crime rate.
Live Updates: Maryland State of the State
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is set to deliver his fourth State of the State address Wednesday at noon. Follow along on this page for live updates throughout the day.
Ban on immigration partnership would make Maryland a target for ICE street arrests, Frederick County Sheriff says
In a move that could anger Trump, Democrats in the state’s legislature propose ending a program that allows local police, like Sheriff Chuck Jenkins, to help Immigration and Customs Enforcement identify undocumented immigrants.
Joseline Peña-Melnyk makes history as first Afro-Latina speaker for Maryland House of Delegates
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland lawmakers elected Delegate Joseline Peña-Melnyk on Tuesday as the new speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates, the first immigrant and Afro-Latina to hold the position. Peña-Melnyk, D-Prince George’s and Anne Arundel, was sworn in after a…
What comes after the ICE arrest video?
Many immigrants who used to live in Maryland now find themselves in detention centers many miles away, anxiously awaiting their fate. More than 2,000 individuals have been swept up by federal agents from streets and communities in Maryland as part…
The life of Theaux Le Gardeur, guardian of the Gunpowder River
Theaux Le Gardeur serves as the Gunpowder riverkeeper, an essential role in protecting the watershed. His job is to pay meticulous attention to what others easily ignore. His profession is a blend of science, advocacy and education.
Maryland implements Eric’s ID Law for drivers with hidden disabilities
Eric’s ID Law allows drivers to voluntarily disclose invisible disabilities in state IDs, an effort sparked by advocacy from a Montgomery County teen with autism.
Hidden in plain sight: A day in the life of the Hyattsville Immigration Court
Nestled among blocks of businesses in Hyattsville stands an office building whose ordinary appearance gives no hint of its true purpose: determining the right of immigrants to remain in the United States.
Maryland’s surprising role in implementing Trump’s immigration agenda
Maryland sheriffs have transferred at least 119 people from their local jails to Immigration and Customs Enforcement since Trump’s inauguration back in January.