‘Protect Marylanders': Governor responds as DC-area ICE raid is weighed for Trump term's start
Maryland’s governor weighed in after NBC News reported the Trump administration is considering a high-profile immigration raid in the D.C. area in the first days of his term. Three people familiar with Trump team discussions said the transition team has repeatedly asked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials about resources and logistics immediately available to carry out workplace raids. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said he’s grateful for immigrants’ contributions to the state and will await President-elect Donald Trump’s actions on immigration. “As Governor, I have an obligation to protect Marylanders, including members of our immigrant communities. I take that obligation seriously and will wait to see what actions the new administration takes on immigration policy,” Moore said Thursday in a statement to Telemundo 44. Immigration Jan 2 Threatening letters about sanctuary cities sent to elected leaders in DC area Immigration Nov 14, 2024 Incoming Trump admin is eyeing new immigrant detention centers near major US cities Sources told NBC News a raid could target businesses in agriculture, construction, hospitality or health care. It was unclear when raids could occur. Sources said they believe they could come within days of Trump’s inauguration and even as early as on Inauguration Day. Moore cited four values driving his administration’s work during the presidential transition.“We will deliver for Marylanders, we will defend our constitutional rights, we will grow our economy, and we will restore faith in our public servants, our institutions, and our democracy. And as policy evolves, we will weigh our actions against these values,” the governor said. News4 sends breaking news stories by email. Go here to sign up to get breaking news alerts in your inbox.
Maryland’s governor weighed in after NBC News reported the Trump administration is considering a high-profile immigration raid in the D.C. area in the first days of his term.
Three people familiar with Trump team discussions said the transition team has repeatedly asked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials about resources and logistics immediately available to carry out workplace raids.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said he’s grateful for immigrants’ contributions to the state and will await President-elect Donald Trump’s actions on immigration.
“As Governor, I have an obligation to protect Marylanders, including members of our immigrant communities. I take that obligation seriously and will wait to see what actions the new administration takes on immigration policy,” Moore said Thursday in a statement to Telemundo 44.
Sources told NBC News a raid could target businesses in agriculture, construction, hospitality or health care. It was unclear when raids could occur. Sources said they believe they could come within days of Trump’s inauguration and even as early as on Inauguration Day.
Moore cited four values driving his administration’s work during the presidential transition.
“We will deliver for Marylanders, we will defend our constitutional rights, we will grow our economy, and we will restore faith in our public servants, our institutions, and our democracy. And as policy evolves, we will weigh our actions against these values,” the governor said.
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