A Democrat from the state of Maryland has introduced a new bill that would stop U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from being hired for state or local law enforcement positions. The new legislation, which is called the “ICE Breaker Act of 2026,” is being sponsored by Maryland State Del. Adrian Boafo. If the bill becomes law, it would prevent ICE agents hired under the Trump administration from being hired to work as police officers.
“This year, I introduced legislation to ensure ICE officers can never serve in any of Maryland’s police forces,” Boafo stated in a post on X. “Why? Because they are not trained, they are not qualified, and Marylanders deserve people who will protect them. I’ll introduce similar legislation in Congress.” Betsy Smith, a spokesperson for the National Police Association, slammed Boafo’s legislation and noted that it seems as if he “wants people to believe that an ICE agent can just come into their town” and become a cop as soon as “tomorrow.”
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