Overview
- With the General Assembly back in session, Senate President Bill Ferguson has signaled a 287(g) ban will be an early priority after a similar measure failed last year.
- Jenkins said he would take the state to court and mobilize sheriffs and police leaders if legislators outlaw local cooperation with ICE.
- He emphasized Frederick’s jail-based 287(g) model, saying about 1,800 to 1,900 people have been removed over roughly 18 years and claiming it limits street apprehensions.
- Public pressure has intensified after protests and scrutiny of ICE actions, including the fatal shooting of a Minnesota woman and a corrected account of a Glen Burnie incident.
- Jenkins filed for reelection as opponents lined up, with Democrat Jason Ciemielewski pledging to end 287(g) and Republican Gary Morton backing the program while calling for rebuilt trust.