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Witnesses urge ban on converting warehouses into immigration detention centers
Summary
Supporters of HB 6 30 told the Judiciary Committee that warehouses are unsuitable for humane detention, citing inspections of Baltimore facilities, potential public‑health concerns and local infrastructure strain around a proposed Washington County site; proponents urged a favorable report and legal advocacy to delay projects.
Supporters of House Bill 6 30 told the House Judiciary Committee the state should prohibit operating immigration detention centers in buildings not designed for custodial use, such as warehouses or closed schools.
Sponsor Delegate Matthew Schindler said the emergency bill responds to reports of substandard conditions and the unsuitability of concrete floors, sparse plumbing and minimal infrastructure for long‑term detention. "Buildings such as warehouses, abandoned…
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