Today’s news
Maryland Lawmakers Make Surprise Visit to Baltimore ICE Facility
Lawmakers question lack of detainees after court order to limit capacity

Maryland Leaders Visit Baltimore ICE Facility Unannounced
Congressional, state, and local officials call conditions 'inhumane' and 'appalling'
Baltimore City Council Introduces Bill to Ban Private Detention Centers
The proposed legislation aims to protect civil rights and limit immigration enforcement activities in city-owned spaces.
Recent news
Mar. 9, 2026
Maryland Lawmakers to Conduct Surprise ICE Facility Inspection in Baltimore
Senators and Representatives plan unannounced visit to address concerns over conditions and alleged Legionella outbreak.
Mar. 9, 2026
Maryland Lawmakers Conduct Surprise Visit to Baltimore ICE Facility
Democratic members of Congress express concerns over conditions at immigration detention center.
Mar. 7, 2026
Federal Judge Rules on Conditions for Immigration Detainees in Baltimore
Order addresses space, cleanliness, and medical care requirements for detainees held by ICE in Baltimore
Mar. 7, 2026
Baltimore Judge Limits ICE Detainees at Fallon Building
Court ruling follows lawsuit challenging overcrowding at downtown detention facility
Feb. 28, 2026
Trump Attorney Held in Contempt Over Immigration Case Violations
Federal judge in Minnesota orders fines for 'flagrant disobedience of court orders' in immigration case.
Feb. 27, 2026
Speculation Grows of Increasing ICE Presence in Baltimore City
Community groups mobilize to resist potential escalation of federal immigration enforcement activities.
Feb. 27, 2026
Speculation Grows Over Potential Increase in ICE Presence in Baltimore
City officials and community activists raise concerns about reports of new ICE vehicles, increased meal orders, and scouting for potential detention facilities.
Feb. 26, 2026
Judge to Hear Arguments Over Alleged Vindictive Prosecution of Salvadoran Immigrant
Kilmar Abrego Garcia faces human smuggling charges after being deported and returned to the U.S.
Feb. 26, 2026
Judge to Hear Arguments Over Alleged Vindictive Prosecution of Salvadoran Immigrant
Kilmar Abrego Garcia faces human smuggling charges after being deported and brought back to the U.S.
Feb. 26, 2026
Salvadoran Immigrant Fights Vindictive Prosecution Claim
Judge to hear arguments over whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia is being unfairly targeted by the government.
Feb. 26, 2026
U.S. Attorney Testifies DOJ Didn't Direct Charges Against Abrego Garcia
Hearing examines if government is being vindictive in human smuggling case
Feb. 25, 2026
Minnesota judge holds federal attorney in civil contempt
First such sanction against a Trump administration lawyer in his second term
Feb. 24, 2026
Scrutiny Mounts Over Conditions At ICE Facility In Baltimore
Viral video footage and reports have drawn attention to the conditions inside an ICE holding facility in downtown Baltimore.
Feb. 23, 2026
Maryland Sues Feds Over Planned ICE Detention Center
State claims federal government purchased Hagerstown warehouse without environmental review or public input
Feb. 23, 2026
Maryland Sheriffs Defy Governor's Order to End ICE Agreements
Sheriffs say they will continue cooperating with federal immigration authorities despite new state law banning 287(g) agreements.
Feb. 20, 2026
Kilmar Abrego Garcia Fights Deportation to El Salvador, Faces Human Smuggling Charges
Abrego Garcia's complicated legal battle highlights tensions over Trump-era immigration policies.
Feb. 19, 2026
Baltimore County Moves to Ban Private Detention Centers
Emergency bill aims to prevent future ICE detention facilities in the county
Feb. 19, 2026
Judge Rules Salvadoran Man Can't Be Re-Detained by ICE
Kilmar Abrego Garcia has an American wife and child and has lived in Maryland for years.
Feb. 18, 2026
Advocates Rally to Protect Immigrants' Rights, Limit ICE Cooperation
Proposed legislation in Maryland aims to restrict local law enforcement's involvement with federal immigration authorities.
Feb. 16, 2026
Maryland Sheriffs Vow to Fight Bill Banning 287G Agreements with ICE
Sheriffs say the proposed law would undermine public safety and communication with federal immigration authorities.