Immigration Policy in Maryland (2026)
4 rules on the books across Maryland, 4 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Sanctuary Policy Preemption
Whether your state prohibits cities from limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, and what penalties apply to non-compliant local policies.
Howard County
Significant RestrictionsVoters approved Howard County's Subtitle 21, Rights of Non-U.S. Citizens, in a November 2022 referendum. County…
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Significant RestrictionsCounty Code § 2-160 bars County agents and departments from asking about immigration status, honoring ICE detainer…
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Significant RestrictionsPrince George's County Code § 2-524 bars County agents and agencies from stopping, detaining, or arresting anyone based…
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Some RestrictionsBaltimore County law bars its employees, departments and agents from enforcing federal immigration law or asking anyone…
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