Maryland sheriffs vowed to fight legislation prohibiting formal agreements between local police agencies and ICE. But eight of the nine counties that had the 287(g) agreements have pulled out and the ninth said the pact will no longer be enforced.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is now threatening to remove Tampa Mayor Jane Castor from office over an immigration dispute, warning the state would act unless she stops “forcing sanctuary policies” on the Tampa Police Department (TPD). “TPD’s policies prohibiting its police officers from sharing certain information with federal immigration authorities and limiting the immigration […]

Gov. Wes Moore (D) signed emergency legislation banning 287(g) agreements between local police and federal immigration officials, ending years of effort by immigration advocates who say local police should not do the work of federal agents.

Debate is great, but House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk says the House will stay on track by working nights and weekends, Sen. Arthur Ellis continues his one-man stand and Sen. Will Smith says we see you, even if you don't see us, in political notes,