Md. Code Ann., Crim. Proc. § 2-104.2
Denial of access to non-public areas of sensitive locations for federal immigration enforcement
Effective Apr 28, 2026Added by Acts 2025, c. 718, § 1, eff. June 1, 2025. Amended by Acts 2026, c. 161, § 1, eff. April 28, 2026.State of Maryland
- (a) In this section, “sensitive location” has the meaning stated in § 6-111 of the State Government Article.
(b)
- (1) This subsection does not apply to a State or local correctional facility or a detention facility in a District Court or circuit court house.
(2) A public school, a public library, or a unit of the Executive Branch of State or local government that operates at a sensitive location shall deny access to any portion of the sensitive location that requires a security screening or is not accessible to the general public to any individual who is seeking access for the purpose of enforcing federal immigration law, unless:
- (i) the individual presents a valid warrant issued by a federal court; or
- (ii) exigent circumstances exist.
Added by Acts 2025, c. 718, § 1, eff. June 1, 2025. Amended by Acts 2026, c. 161, § 1, eff. April 28, 2026.