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politics1d ago
Maryland sheriffs should not be handcuffed by reckless sanctuary politics
- Maryland sheriffs sue to overturn the Community Trust Act, arguing it blocks cooperation with ICE.
- FAIR representative says sheriffs are on the front lines and face an 'impossible constitutional bind'.
- Plaintiffs say sanctuary policies worsen crime by releasing offenders back into communities.
- The suit cites victims linked to sanctuary policies to illustrate human costs.
- The suit asserts federal law supersedes state policies under the Supremacy Clause.
- Sheriffs warn sanctuary laws could turn Maryland into an 'ultra-sanctuary' state.
- Lawmakers allowed the bill to become law without signing, citing implementation concerns.
- The lawsuit targets 17 of Maryland's 24 sheriffs who represent about 70% of county sheriffs.
- FAIR emphasizes border security and national immigration policy as guiding principles.
- The suit seeks legal relief to allow sheriffs to cooperate with federal authorities without state penalties.
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