The minority caucuses in Maryland General Assembly say they are backing a measure that would limit the state’s cooperation with deportation authorities.
This is the first time that the Latino, black and Asian American Pacific Islands caucuses have banded together for a new law.
The measure would forbid keeping undocumented immigrants longer than local guidelines despite a request from federal authorities.
Local authors also could not arrest anyone for immigration issues and or would restrict federal authorities from removing people form schools, hospitals or courthouses.
In addition, the state would not be allowed to participate in a religious based registry.
There are 24 co-sponsors in the Senate and 78 in the House of Delegates.
These are shy of the votes needed to override a veto.
