Ocean City Police: ICE provides notice of operations when possible

Maryland lawmakers debate immigration enforcement bills in Annapolis

In Annapolis, lawmakers are back this week to debate immigration-related legislation. Legislation banning 287 agreements generated spirited debate in the House. “So you are telling me that you want someone coming to a local jail that has just committed the worst offense in our states, we want to make a sanctuary for that person,” Delegate Jesse Pippy said. These formal partnerships enable local law enforcement to work in collaboration with feder…

Democrats rush to block ICE cooperation in Maryland after new facility revealed

Maryland Democrats pushed legislation this week to prevent local law enforcement officials from cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials in the state. The legislation comes as the Department of Homeland Security is moving forward with a new processing facility in Baltimore. In a Wednesday press release, Maryland’s Washington County confirmed that it received a letter from the Department of Homeland Security earli…

Ocean City Police: ICE provides notice of operations when possible

While the Democrat controlled Maryland General Assembly appears poised to pass new laws prohibiting local law enforcement from cooperating with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), one Maryland Police Department appears to have "a mutual understanding," when it comes to communicating with one another.MORE: Maryland Senate Democrats advance bills to limit ICE enforcement in the state despite Republican push backDuring Ocean City's J…

Hundreds rally at City Hall for ICE response training as tensions rise in Maryland

Bundled up in parkas and armed with “ICE OUT” signs, hundreds of people gathered and listened intently as speakers dolled out advice on how to handle encounters with ICE officers.