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Gov. Abigail Spanberger directed Virginia’s state law enforcement agencies to terminate all 287(g) agreements with ICE, ending their deputization for federal immigration enforcement and signaling a shift toward locally focused policing; the move reverses the previous administration’s approach and drew mixed reactions from lawmakers.
Maryland’s Legislature approved emergency bills to bar local governments and police from partnering with ICE through the 287(g) program, which allows jail staff to check immigration status and detain noncitizens for up to 48 hours. The Senate passed the measure 32-12 and the House 99-40; eight counties already participate, with Wicomico County newly joining. Gov. Wes Moore has criticized ICE, and the 287(g) ban could take effect immediately if signed. A separate Senate measure banning law enforcement from wearing face coverings also passed, but faces potential constitutional challenges and would be a civil offense with a $1,500 fine.
New Bucks County Sheriff Danny Ceisler formally withdraws the county from ICE’s 287(g) immigration-enforcement program, arguing the move is needed to restore trust with immigrant residents and improve public safety; deputies will no longer question immigration status of victims or courthouse observers, the county remains not a sanctuary and could still partner with ICE on dangerous-criminal cases, while LiveScan data sharing and ICE warrants are still honored.