Community Trust Act
Coverage of Community Trust Act in the Nexus archive.
- DOJ sues Maryland over immigration sanctuary law
The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued Maryland over a new law it claims interferes with immigration enforcement efforts. The lawsuit targets the state and Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown, seeking to block the Community Trust Act.
- Sheriffs in Maryland Challenge State Limits on Cooperation With ICE
Sheriffs in Maryland are challenging state restrictions that limit their cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The Maryland Community Trust Act prohibits local officials from inquiring about individuals' immigration status.
- Maryland sheriffs should not be handcuffed by reckless sanctuary politics
The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) filed a lawsuit on behalf of 17 Maryland sheriffs challenging the state’s 'Community Trust Act,' which restricts local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities. The law prohibits honoring ICE detainers, sharing information, and detaining removable aliens beyond scheduled release, which the sheriffs argue undermines public safety.
- Despite threats, Maryland sheriffs quickly dropped 287(g) agreements with ICE
Maryland sheriffs ended 287(g) agreements with ICE following legislation prohibiting such partnerships, with eight of nine counties terminating their deals. The law, signed by Gov. Wes Moore, required sheriff's departments to exit agreements within 90 days, and most withdrew shortly after the law took effect.