Posts Tagged ‘Community Trust Act’
AG Brown Issues Updated Guidance for State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies Working with Federal Agents
Guidance issued by Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown in October of 2025 has been updated by the AG for State and local law enforcement agencies working with federal agents. This update reflects Maryland laws that were enacted during the 2026 Legislative Session. Senate Bill 1 establishes identification and face-covering requirements for law enforcement officers and…
Read MoreMid and Upper Shore Sheriffs Join Lawsuit Challenging Community Trust Act
Seventeen Maryland sheriffs, along with the Federation for American Immigration Reform, have filed a federal lawsuit challenging Maryland’s newly enacted Community Trust Act. The lawsuit names Governor Wes Moore, and Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, as well as the State of Maryland as defendants. According to the complaint, the sheriffs argue the law limits cooperation…
Read MoreMaryland Senate Republicans Lead Floor Fight on “Community Distrust Act,” Slam “Super Sneaky” Process
Legislation that Maryland Senate Republicans say was rushed through a committee vote to the Senate floor Thursday met with a sustained floor fight from Senate Republicans. Lawmakers say they were given 1 hour to review Senate Bill 791 – the Community Trust Act, which deals with immigration enforcement. Advocates were granted access – however law…
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