Senate, House overwhelmingly approve bills banning local-federal immigration agreements

By: William J. Ford

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: February 4, 2026

Words: 1,011

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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The Maryland House and Senate gave overwhelming gave final approval Tuesday to identical bills that will prohibit agreements between local police and federal immigration agencies.

The votes — 32-12 in the Senate and 99-40 in the House — both exceeded the three-fifths needed to approve the emergency bills, which will take effect immediately after being signed by the governor, who is expected to do so. Each chamber still needs to approve the others’ bill before …

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