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Maryland Bans 287(g) Immigration Enforcement Agreements

Policy ID

MD-LA-2026-2-17
State Response
Statewide,
MD
Legislative Action

Short Description

Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed SB 245 in early 2026, an emergency law prohibiting the state, local governments, county sheriffs, and their agencies or employees from entering into 287(g) or other immigration enforcement agreements with the federal government; jurisdictions with existing agreements were required to terminate them immediately.

Date Adopted

02/17/2026

See Also

Baltimore, MD “Safe Spaces and Communities Act” Limiting ICE Cooperation

03/25/2026
Baltimore
Legislative Action
MD

Montgomery County, MD Council Passes County Values Act to Restrict ICE on County Property and Strengthen Staff Protocols

03/24/2026
Montgomery County
Legislative Action
MD

Howard County, MD Bills Limiting ICE Access and Banning Private Detention

02/09/2026
Howard County
Legislative Action
MD