Maryland Sheriffs Vow Continued Cooperation With ICE Despite 287(g) Agreement Ban
Feb 19, 2026·1 min read
Baltimore, MD - Feb. 19, 2026 - Maryland sheriffs who previously participated in the federal 287(g) program say they plan to keep working with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in other ways, even after the governor signed a ban on formal 287(g) agreements.
Although the new law eliminates formal memorandums of understanding (MOU) with ICE, it does not end all cooperation with the agency.
Carroll County Sheriff Jim DeWees said, “So I created a policy.”
Harford County Sheriff Jeff Gahler said, “So we go forward still in partnership. Even if it’s not formal, even if the MOUs are banned.”