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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.
Baltimore to replace aging emergency dispatch system after in-custody death
Baltimore officials are initiating an upgrade to the city’s emergency dispatching system, months after an in-custody death during an outage.
Moore signs $70.8B state budget with surplus
Gov. Wes Moore signed Maryland’s $70.8 billion budget bill, touting investments in public safety, housing, education and affordability.
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.
Baltimore IG Cumming sues Mayor Scott for access to records
Baltimore Inspector General Isabel Mercedes Cumming sued the city after Mayor Brandon Scott severely restricted her access to city records, making her job of investigating government waste, fraud and abuse much more difficult.
‘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.
Baltimore inspector general to sue for access to records
Baltimore City Inspector General Isabel Cumming got permission to retain a pro bono lawyer to fight for her access to unredacted records.
This MD county committed to immigration enforcement agreement with ICE
Wicomico County officials back 287(g) immigration enforcement and warn a proposed Maryland Senate bill could undermine public safety.
Moore proposes $70.8B budget, $1.8B in spending reductions
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore proposed a $70.8 billion budget that closes a $1.4 billion deficit through cuts, fund transfers and cost controls.
Republicans, sheriffs warn anti-ICE legislation could lead to more enforcement
Maryland sheriffs and Senate Republicans warn a bill banning ICE partnerships and 287(g) agreements would undermine public safety across the state.
MD bill seeks to ban Trump ICE agents from joining state police
A Maryland lawmaker proposed banning newly hired ICE agents from future state law enforcement jobs amid backlash.
Senators seek to change bill that allows military to operate just like before the DC plane crash
Senators urge defense bill changes to prevent helicopter safety rollback after a D.C. crash killed 67, citing NTSB and family concerns.
