Advocates to legislators: ‘Pass the Community Trust Act now’

By: William J. Ford

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: April 9, 2026

Words: 762

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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There may be just five days left in the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session, but immigrant rights supporters aren’t giving up on a bill that would further limit the ability of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to operate within the state.

The Community Trust Act is currently stalled in committee in both the House and Senate, but advocates at a State House rally Wednesday said now is the time for lawmakers to “step up.”

“We’re …

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