Ferguson Confident In State Response on Immigration

A number of bills this session in Annapolis are dealing with different aspects of immigration. One getting the most attention has already been signed by the Governor, which dissolved agreements between local law agencies and immigrations enforcement. Bills addressing detainment, data privacy, and private detention centers are also under consideration. Senate President Bill Ferguson said the federal approach has been antithetical to American values…

“What we are doing is responding to the threats that are being forced upon our community by the Trump administration. We are seeing un-American activities at the federal level that are redefining who we are as Americans and so we are responding to this moment.”