Sanctuary Information
(filed July 9, 2026)
U.S. v. State of Maryland, et al. - The Trump Administration sued the state of Maryland over provisions of its Community Trust Act. The government challenges provisions that prohibit local correctional facilities from inquiring about or investigating an individual’s citizenship, immigration status or place of birth; restrict communication and cooperation with federal immigration authorities; and prohibit honoring ICE detainers or transferring individuals to federal immigration custody unless presented with a judicial warrant, among other things. Additionally, the government challenges the guidance of the law by Maryland’s Attorney General. The federal case is ongoing.
Sanctuary Topics
Federal Litigation Tracking Order
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