Howard County Considering Becoming “Sanctuary County” To Protect Immigrants

HOWARD COUNTY, Md (WJZ) — Just weeks before the President-elect is sworn into office, one Maryland county is taking action over fears of possible immigration policy changes under the new administration. Now, some Maryland lawmakers are proposing new legislation to protect undocumented immigrants.
Howard County is considering becoming a “sanctuary county” — a place where police and county employees wouldn’t be able to enforce immigration law or target immigrants. Off