Maryland Sheriffs HB 1222 Immigration

Harford County Sheriff applauds continuance of federal public safety partnerships with ICE, CASA slams decision

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Harford County Sheriff Jeff Gahler on Tuesday thanked “Maryland Sheriffs and the residents of Maryland who made their voices heard loud and clear to save the 287(g) public safety partnership programs in Maryland.” House Bill 1222, introduced by Del. Nicole Williams (D-Prince George’s), would have prohibited local law enforcement agencies from entering into agreements with federal immigration officials such […]

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Maryland Sheriffs HB 1222 Immigration

Maryland sheriffs oppose legislation that would bar counties from participating in federal immigration enforcement [VIDEO]

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE 2: While HB 1222 did pass, the Senate removed the language that would have forced the termination of all 287(g) Programs in Maryland. UPDATE: The substance of this measure has now been shifted over to Senate Bill 828 (SB0828). Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee heard testimony on Thursday on a bill that would prohibit […]

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