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Frederick County immigrant advocacy groups, community members say immigrants still live in fear under 287(g) despite recent settlement

Frederick County immigrant advocacy groups, community members say immigrants still live in fear under 287(g) despite recent settlement

by Karli Goldenberg | Mar 23, 2021 | Featured, Immigration

WASHINGTON–Immigrant rights organizations and Frederick community members hope that the recent settlement of a Frederick racial profiling case is a symbol of change, but say that it’s not enough because the sheriff’s department has not withdrawn from...
Frederick faith leaders offer support for the Maryland Trust Act

Frederick faith leaders offer support for the Maryland Trust Act

by Karli Goldenberg | Mar 16, 2021 | Featured, Immigration, Topics

WASHINGTON — Several Frederick faith leaders are supporting the Maryland Trust Act, a bill that would end the ability of law enforcement to inquire about people’s citizenship “during the performance of regular police functions.” The state House of Delegates passed a...
Immigration experts, advocates applaud Biden’s immigration changes, while conservatives decry move

Immigration experts, advocates applaud Biden’s immigration changes, while conservatives decry move

by Karli Goldenberg | Feb 21, 2021 | Featured, Immigration

WASHINGTON — A string of executive orders and immigration policy proposals championed by the Biden administration could change the lives of the over 900,000 immigrants in Maryland, but experts say that fear and distrust of the government may persist. Nearly one-fifth...
‘Reckless and irresponsible:’ Maryland delegation members denounce Harris attempt to bring a concealed gun to the House floor

‘Reckless and irresponsible:’ Maryland delegation members denounce Harris attempt to bring a concealed gun to the House floor

by Karli Goldenberg | Jan 26, 2021 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — Several members of the Maryland delegation have criticized Rep. Andy Harris, R-01, who tried to bring a gun to the House floor on Thursday. The incident is under investigation by the Capitol Police. Harris set off a magnetometer while carrying a concealed...
Frederick’s Alpha Company helps secure D.C. during inauguration week

Frederick’s Alpha Company helps secure D.C. during inauguration week

by Karli Goldenberg | Jan 26, 2021 | Featured, Inauguration

WASHINGTON – Members of Maryland Army National Guard’s Frederick-based Alpha Company say that their mission to ensure a peaceful transition of power for the inauguration of President Joe Biden was a success. At least 800 members of the Maryland National Guard were on...
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