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ICE Partnerships Skyrocket 950% Amid Maryland Bill Debate

2/16/2026

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Trump's ICE Partnerships

Agreements between local law enforcement and ICE surged by 950% during U.S. President Donald Trump's second term, per FWD.US.
As of January 26, 2026, 1,168 agencies are trained to assist ICE, up from 135 under the Biden administration.
In Maryland, a bill banning these agreements awaits the governor's signature.
Local sheriffs oppose the bill, saying it jeopardizes public safety and that they will continue to work with ICE informally.

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Ring Ends Partnership

Ring canceled its partnership with Flock Safety amid backlash over privacy concerns and a Super Bowl commercial.
The integration would have let law enforcement request video footage from Ring users, prompting privacy concerns.
Flock Safety's technology has been linked to immigration investigations, alarming privacy advocates.
Reports indicated local police used Flock's systems for immigration-related searches despite ICE denials.
The cancellation signals growing unease about law enforcement collaborations and surveillance.

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Trump's ICE Partnerships

Agreements between local law enforcement and ICE surged by 950% during U.S. President Donald Trump's second term, per FWD.US.
As of January 26, 2026, 1,168 agencies are trained to assist ICE, up from 135 under the Biden administration.
In Maryland, a bill banning these agreements awaits the governor's signature.
Local sheriffs oppose the bill, saying it jeopardizes public safety and that they will continue to work with ICE informally.

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