In a recent post, John J. Connolly considers whether the Circuit Court for Baltimore City through an administrative order can regulate the actions of federal immigration enforcement agents within city courthouses. The June 30 order requires that all law enforcement officers entering city circuit court facilities on official business identify themselves and the purpose of their visit to the Baltimore City Sheriff’s Office and wear their agency’s uniform or prominently display identification. Although the order does not mention federal law enforcement officers, it appears to respond to tensions that have recently arisen when ICE agents make arrests in or around state courthouses.
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