Black Caucus lays out legislative priorities for 2026 session, notches a win

By: William J. Ford

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: February 13, 2026

Words: 866

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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The Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland notched a victory on its expanded list of legislative priorities Thursday, the same day caucus members unveiled their agenda.

The Senate voted 32-13 and the House voted 99-38 vote to approve emergency legislation that would prohibit agreements between local law enforcement agencies and federal immigration authorities. The bills now go to Gov. Wes Moore (D), who has indicated he will sign the bills, but his office did not …

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