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Judge blocks NY mask ban for ICE agents, mandate to wear ID
A federal judge has blocked New York's ban on immigration agents wearing masks to hide their identities.
DOJ sues MD, alleging new immigration law obstructs Trump’s authority
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Maryland, alleging that a new immigration law thwarts the Trump administration’s authority.
Judge blocks Virginia from banning law enforcement officers from wearing masks
A federal judge temporarily blocked Virginia officials from enforcing a ban on law enforcement officers wearing face coverings.
Ban on cooperating with ICE divides MD candidates along partisan lines
Maryland candidates for the 2026 General Assembly primaries are divided along partisan lines over the recent ban on local law enforcement cooperating with ICE.
MD sheriffs file lawsuit over immigration law they say will ‘obstruct’ their work
The majority of Maryland’s 24 sheriffs sued, arguing the Community Trust Act hampers their duties to work with federal authorities to combat illegal immigration.
Moore signs vaccine, housing legislation after Sine Die
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed a series of bills into law Tuesday, just hours after the Maryland General Assembly adjourned its annual legislative session.
MD lawmakers introduced flurry of immigration bills this year; about a third advanced
Maryland legislators introduced more bills on immigration and citizenship in the 2026 session than in any of the past 15 years.
Crossover Day starts ‘final sprint’ for MD legislature on priorities from budget to energy
Maryland House of Delegates and Senate lawmakers will be legislating at a feverish pace Monday as the General Assembly reaches its annual Crossover Day deadline.
MD sheriff says ICE agreement will continue until May
Sheriff Brian Albert said the Washington County detention center will continue to operate under its 287(g) agreement with ICE until May.
‘No more’: MD ban on local police partnerships with ICE becomes law
Maryland enacted an emergency law banning local law enforcement from partnering with ICE under 287(g) agreements.
MD bills barring ICE agreements pass, head to Moore’s desk
The General Assembly voted to end partnerships between local law enforcement and ICE, sending the bills to Gov. Wes Moore for his signature.
MD House, Senate pass emergency bills to ban ICE program
The Maryland House and Senate both passed emergency legislation to ban local authorities from entering into or continuing with certain agreements with ICE.
