Some states push back on Trump recruiting local officers to aid immigration enforcement
Summary
Some Democratic-led states in the U.S. are stopping local law enforcement from working with federal immigration authorities. Maryland has introduced a new law that prevents local officers from helping federal immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump's programs.Key Facts
- In Frederick County, Maryland, officers asked inmates about their citizenship and place of birth to check immigration status.
- Since 2008, Frederick County has handed over 1,884 individuals to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
- The practice stopped immediately due to a new Maryland law signed by Governor Wes Moore.
- Maryland's new law bans immigration enforcement agreements with the federal government.
- Ten U.S. states led by Democrats now have rules stopping local police from working with federal immigration programs.
- President Trump's administration uses these federal-local partnerships as part of its immigration policy.
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