Maryland

Maryland Attorney General Unveils New Guidelines to Protect Immigrant Rights and Enhance Law Enforcement Transparency

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BALTIMORE, MD – Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has updated the state’s approach to federal immigration enforcement for all state, county, and local law enforcement agencies. The revised guidance aims to align state law enforcement practices with both federal and state statutes, while respecting individual rights and fostering trust within immigrant communities. The document, an update on similar guidelines issued in 2017, reflects legislative changes and aims to clarify the respective roles and limitations of local law enforcement in relation to immigration regulations. Brown’s office made the guidance publicly available to enhance transparency and … Read more

Immigrant Groups Challenge Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Ban in Maryland Court

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BALTIMORE, Md. — Immigrant organizations in Maryland have initiated a legal challenge against an executive order issued by President Donald Trump, which aims to abolish birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents. This contentious policy, titled “Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship,” restricts automatic U.S. citizenship to children unless one of their parents is a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident. Several immigrant rights groups, including CASA and the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP), argue that this measure contradicts the provisions of the U.S. Constitution’s 14th Amendment. The … Read more

Maryland Legislators Propose National Gun Licensing Bill, Aiming to Curb Firearm Homicides

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BALTIMORE — In an effort to strengthen gun control measures, Maryland legislators have reintroduced a proposal aimed at encouraging state and local governments nationwide to adopt stricter gun licensing laws. Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Rep. Jamie Raskin, both Maryland Democrats, are spearheading the Handgun Permit to Purchase Act, which mandates that individuals obtain a license before purchasing a handgun. This legislative initiative, originally launched by Van Hollen in 2015, has gained additional traction following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to maintain Maryland’s stringent gun licensing regulations. These regulations, which emerged from the state’s 2013 … Read more

Maryland Welcomes 2025 with Sweeping New Laws: Enhanced Road Safety, Opioid Recovery Measures, and Housing Reform Among Key Changes

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ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland is poised to ring in 2025 with a suite of new laws impacting everything from road safety to opioid treatment following a busy legislative session. Governor Wes Moore, having reviewed hundreds of bills, approved a diverse array of new measures set to take effect starting January 1. In a move to enhance the safety of road construction zones, the Maryland Road Worker Protection Act is introducing tougher measures against speeding in such areas. The law now authorizes expanded use of speed cameras and establishes higher fines for traffic infractions within work … Read more