Sheriffs make plea for restraint, as House, Senate weigh more immigration enforcement limits

Sheriffs traveled to Annapolis Wednesday with a message for lawmakers pushing a range of immigration protection proposals through the legislature: Don't place politics over public safety.

By: William J. Ford

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: February 26, 2026

Words: 1,012

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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Sheriffs traveled to Annapolis Wednesday with a message for lawmakers pushing a range of immigration protection proposals through the legislature: Don’t place politics over public safety.

The sheriffs’ visit came a week after Gov. Wes Moore (D) signed a bill into law that restricts agreements between local police and federal immigration officials, and as both the House and Senate debate other measures aimed at providing new tools against policing abuses.

The House gave preliminary approval …

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