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The Truth About the Community Trust Act: Myths vs. Facts
Ending 287(g) was a critical victory. But it didn’t end all cooperation between local law enforcement and ICE in Maryland. Every day, local police and jail staff informally collaborate with ICE, funneling Maryland residents from correctional facilities into federal immigration custody. The Community Trust Act is about drawing a clear line between criminal law enforcement and civil immigration enforcement.
ACLU of Maryland's Advocacy in the 2026 General Assembly
ACLU of Maryland's advocacy and priorities in the 2026 Legislative Session
Know Your Rights: Interacting with ICE in the DMV
In the DMV, where daily life crosses jurisdictional boundaries, immigration enforcement functions as a regional force. Families in this region often live in one jurisdiction, work in another, and rely on schools and hospitals, and public services spread across both state and district borders.
But your rights do NOT change when you cross these borders.
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Apr 29, 2026
ACLU of Maryland Condemns Supreme Court’s Gutting of the Voting Rights Act, Calls on States to Act
The ACLU of Maryland condemns today’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in Louisiana v. Callais, which effectively dismantles one of the most critical remaining protections of the Voting Rights Act.
Know Your Rights: Interacting with ICE in the DMV
In the DMV, where daily life crosses jurisdictional boundaries, immigration enforcement functions as a regional force. Families in this region often live in one jurisdiction, work in another, and rely on schools and hospitals, and public services spread across both state and district borders.
But your rights do NOT change when you cross these borders.
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