Maryland Slams Door on ICE Raids

House passes bill to shield schools, churches from warrantless entry

The Maryland House of Delegates passed a bill Monday restricting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials from entering sensitive locations without a warrant, a move aimed at bolstering protections for immigrant communities amid heightened federal enforcement efforts.

Senate Bill 828, approved by a vote in the House after previously passing the Senate, prohibits ICE agents from accessing places such as schools, libraries, and churches unless they present a judicial warrant. The legislation now heads to Gov. Wes Moore’s desk for his signature. If signed into law, it would mark a significant step in Maryland’s efforts to limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities, reflecting a broader push by immigrant advocates to shield vulnerable populations.

The passage comes as the Trump administration intensifies its immigration crackdown, with ICE reporting the arrest of 133 migrants in a recent five-day operation across New York. Federal officials have leaned on multi-agency efforts involving the FBI, DEA, and other entities to ramp up deportations, a strategy that has sparked concern among Maryland lawmakers and advocates.

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