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Maryland Ends ICE Partnerships, Limits Law Enforcement Mask Use

2/4/2026

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Maryland lawmakers finalized legislation to end 287(g) agreements with ICE, requiring eight counties to terminate their partnerships.
The House passed the bill 99-40, with Del. Frank Conaway the sole Democrat opposing it.
Senate President Bill Ferguson said ICE should adhere to Maryland law, countering concerns about the bill's constitutionality.
A separate bill prohibiting law enforcement from wearing face coverings was approved, aimed at ICE agents.
Attorney General Anthony Brown warned of potential enforcement challenges.

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Story summary

Maryland lawmakers finalized legislation to end 287(g) agreements with ICE, requiring eight counties to terminate their partnerships.
The House passed the bill 99-40, with Del. Frank Conaway the sole Democrat opposing it.
Senate President Bill Ferguson said ICE should adhere to Maryland law, countering concerns about the bill's constitutionality.
A separate bill prohibiting law enforcement from wearing face coverings was approved, aimed at ICE agents.
Attorney General Anthony Brown warned of potential enforcement challenges.