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Sunday, February 05, 2017

Proposal makes Maryland a 'sanctuary' state

Democrats in Annapolis are preparing a slew of legislation and other initiatives that they say are direct responses to President Donald Trump and anticipated changes in federal policy. Among them is a bill that would make Maryland a sanctuary state for immigrants without legal status.

Sen. Victor Ramirez, the bill’s sponsor, calls it the “Maryland Trust Act.” The Prince George’s County Democrat said the goal is to ensure that immigrants continue to trust their local police.

“If we allow local law enforcement or local law enforcement is forced to act as immigration agents, what that does is it undermines the community’s trust in policing,” he said. “It affects all of us.”

Ramirez plans to introduce the measure in the coming days. It would prevent police, corrections and school security officials from investigating potential immigration violations and from arresting or detaining anyone based solely on a request from federal immigration officials.

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18 comments:

Anonymous said...

Time for serious conversation about the Eastern Shore seceding. We cannot continue to be an afterthought to the liberal counties.

Anonymous said...

What a bunch of traitors to this coutry

Anonymous said...

Insane cut all funding local state and federal level that supports this criminal enterprise. This is classic rico..its extortion of taxpayers funds

Anonymous said...

How will this legislation help us Maryland citizens trust our police who we know are harboring known illegal alien terrorists? Just how?

Jim said...

“If we allow local law enforcement or local law enforcement is forced to act as immigration agents, what that does is it undermines the community’s trust in policing,” he said. “It affects all of us.”

And when you IGNORE federal immigration laws, that doesn't undermine trust??

How stupid can you get.

lmclain said...

So, actual LAWS don't really MEAN that much to democrats?

They want to sponsor a BILL that ENCOURAGES lawbreakers and excludes several groups of people who are firstly tasked with protecting the security of AMERICANS.
THIS is what our legislators think is their main job? Writing legislation to PROTECT CRIMINALS among us??? That's the best law they can come up with?? Isn't there something they haven't taxed yet???
They haven't forgotten their place --- they never knew it.
Keep cheering.

Anonymous said...

This legislature does not care about Marylanders. Protecting public safety and welfare is supposed to be their top priority.

Anonymous said...

How damn dumb are these sob's.?

Anonymous said...

Then the democrats will raise your taxes even higher...

Anonymous said...

Time to load up the manure spreaders and ride to Annapolis to spread some S@#$%!

Anonymous said...

Sen. Victor Ramirez? This guy is pro illegal aliens! He want's his peoples to be crossing zee border.

Anonymous said...

What else would you expect from Assapolis,Moronland?

Anonymous said...

Theres only 1 way to deal with a tyrannical government!!!

Anonymous said...

I see two token white folks in this photo!
I sure wish the Bay Bridge was only one way
West bound only !!!

Anonymous said...

if illegals are on welfare get them the hell out

Anonymous said...


Annapolis is just as addicted to Federal dollars as every other governmental unit. You think this jerk will donate his legislative salary to make up the shortfall? No way, Jose!

Anonymous said...

They are so afraid for le to have the power and training to pick up illegals. This would be a HUGE POSITIVE impact in enforcing immigration laws...

Anonymous said...

I hope Trump kicks ALL illegals out regardless of how long they have been here 20 minutes or 20 years they're illegal kick their butts OUT.