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Salisbury leaders debate county 287(g) plan after mayor’s release; council raises legal and community concerns
Summary
A mayoral press release saying Salisbury would "support" Wicomico County's interest in a 287(g) immigration enforcement arrangement prompted extensive council debate and public comment; council members and legal staff said municipalities have limited ability to enter such agreements and warned the release caused fear among immigrant communities.
A mayoral statement that the City of Salisbury "intends to cooperate" with Wicomico County on a 287(g) immigration enforcement program drew sharp questions from council members and a sustained public response at Monday's work session.
The mayor's office circulated a press release describing the federal 287(g) authority in the Immigration and Nationality Act and saying city law enforcement would "cooperate with the efforts of the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office." Council members and staff said the release created confusion because the county has…
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