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House passes ban on certain local-federal immigration enforcement agreements
Summary
After extended debate, the House passed Senate Bill 245 prohibiting certain local-federal immigration-enforcement cooperation (commonly discussed as 287(g)-style programs) by a 99-38 vote; supporters said it restores trust in community policing while opponents argued it limits law enforcement options for removing convicted offenders.
The Maryland House of Delegates on Feb. 11 passed Senate Bill 245 on third reading, a measure that prohibits local participation in certain agreements with federal immigration enforcement commonly discussed as 287(g)-style programs.
Supporters, including the majority leader (speaker 24) and delegates representing Prince George——s County and other…
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