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State bill ending local 287(g) agreements cleared legislature; Harford delegation voices concern
Summary
Delegate Teresa Riley and County Executive Bob Casley told Harford County TV the General Assembly has approved legislation ending local contracts with federal immigration authorities (commonly called 287(g) arrangements). The bill passed both chambers and awaits the governor's signature, officials said.
Delegate Teresa Riley, chair of the Harford County House Delegation, said the Maryland General Assembly has approved a measure that eliminates contracts between local law-enforcement agencies and federal immigration authorities commonly described in the transcript as "287(g)." Riley said amendments proposed by minority-party legislators to narrow the bill were rejected and that the measure passed both chambers before going to the governor for signature.
Why it matters: Local officials said the change will alter how county correctional and law-enforcement…
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