Maryland sheriff torches Democrats over law he says puts illegal immigrants first

Maryland Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler stated that the state's Community Trust Act could result in jails releasing individuals flagged by Immigration and Customs Enforcement back into communities. Gahler, an elected sheriff, opposed the law based on his interpretation of its provisions regarding cooperation with federal immigration authorities. The Community Trust Act restricts local law enforcement's ability to hold individuals solely on ICE detainers without independent charges. Gahler did not provide specific cases or data to support his assertion about dangerous individuals being released.

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