Understanding Maryland’s role in immigration enforcement
Since President Donald Trump took office, his administration has been carrying out a historic immigration crackdown that includes mass deportations, deployment of federal agents into U.S. cities and expanded partnerships with local police. While officials say these efforts improve safety and put Americans first, critics argue they are racist and overly aggressive, and that they leave immigrant communities afraid.
Capital News Service is investigating what this era of immigration enforcement means for Marylanders.
Ban on cooperating with ICE divides Maryland candidates along partisan lines
Maryland lawmakers recently banned county and local law enforcement agencies from entering into agreements with U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement — and in the largely Democratic state, a vast majority of 2026 General Assembly primary candidates agree with the ban.…
Cuando ICE te arresta, ¿qué pasa con tu carro?
Read in English. Siempre que salgas de casa, dile a tu esposa, novia, tío, madre o padre las carreteras que vas a tomar. De esa manera, cuando ICE te detenga, tu familia sabrá dónde buscar tu carro. Este es el…
When ICE arrests you, what happens to your car?
In Maryland, abandoned “ghost cars” become collateral damage in ICE’s deportation mission.
‘These are the people who are my neighbors:’ Frederick City Council President César Díaz says he feels connected to the growing immigrant population
As the city’s population grows, César Díaz said he aims to ensure concerns of his immigrant neighbors are addressed, including the increasing presence of ICE.
Bruce Springsteen tour rails against Trump attacks
Springsteen has never shied away from voicing his political opinions, but his current U.S.-based tour has taken it further.
House Rep. Rashida Tlaib introduces the Ban Warehouse Detention Act
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) and activists discuss the Ban Warehouse Detention Act, a measure aimed to ban the expansion of ICE detention centers and restrict its funding.
Cómo la Policía de Parques está ayudando a ICE en sus esfuerzos de deportación
En las carreteras de los parques nacionales, los agentes de inmigración están arrestando a conductores en controles de tráfico “rutinos”.
Maryland’s legislature is ending its 2026 session. Here’s what you need to know.
Democrats tout accomplishments, but say they’re scrambling to get more done. Republicans say they’re frustrated Marylanders didn’t get a break on more bills.
Maryland braces for increased immigration enforcement with dozens of bills
In the midst of ICE crackdowns across the country, Maryland lawmakers introduced more immigration bills this session than in the past 15 years.
House Speaker Peña-Melnyk says she’s aiming to “meet the moment.”
Peña-Melnyk said there’s more to do before the session ends: ‘We’re trying to make sure that when we leave here and adjourn, the people are in a better place.’