§ 2-3 Immigration enforcement policies and procedures.
Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Code art. 17, § 2-3 (2026)
§ 2-3 Immigration enforcement policies and procedures.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Definitions.
(1)In general.
In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(2)Immigration enforcement action.
“Immigration enforcement action” has the meaning stated in <cite data-doc="City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-105" data-path="|4|§5-1">§ 5-1 of Article 4 of the City Code</cite>.
(3)Immigration official.
“Immigration official” has the meaning stated in <cite data-doc="City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-105" data-path="|4|§5-1">§ 5-1 of Article 4 of the City Code</cite>.
(b)In general.
The Department may not engage in, assist, or support immigration enforcement actions unless:
(1)
the Department is required to execute a criminal warrant or court order issued by a federal or State judge; or
(2)
as otherwise required by law, including the terms of the Baltimore City Consent Decree.
(c)De-escalation.
In accordance with Department policy, the Department may be present at the scene of an immigration enforcement action to de-escalate any direct threat to life or public safety.
(d)Immigration official interaction procedure.
If the Department interacts with an immigration official who is conducting an immigration action, the Department shall, in accordance with any applicable law:
(1)
inquire whether any individual being held by the immigration official is being held pursuant to a warrant, a court order, or probable cause;
(2)
request the name of any individual being held by the immigration official;
(3)
document the interaction on the Officer’s body-worn camera, in adherence with Department policy; and
(4)
request and document the immigration official’s law enforcement credentials.
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