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This bill requires law enforcement agencies, law enforcement agents, and local detention facilities to cooperate with federal immigration authorities when requested, specifically for individuals with outstanding criminal warrants. If asked by federal immigration authorities, these entities must: notify them when they take custody of an individual with an outstanding warrant, provide details about the custody and potential release, retain custody of such an individual for up to 48 hours beyond their planned release, and cooperate in transferring the individual to federal immigration authorities to determine if they are a priority for removal. The bill mandates that an interpreter must be provided during investigations to ensure effective communication. Additionally, the bill prohibits any state, local government, county sheriff, or government agency from adopting policies that limit or prohibit cooperation with federal immigration authorities in investigating or apprehending individuals who are not lawfully present in the United States and have outstanding criminal warrants. The legislation is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, and specifically repeals a previous section of Maryland's Criminal Procedure Article related to immigration enforcement.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1307?ys=2025RS