Fact check: Governor Wes Moore has suspended all local police cooperation with ICE.

Verdict: mostly true — Trust Score 65/100

The claim that Maryland has restricted local police cooperation with ICE is confirmed by 6 sources, including the Baltimore Banner, CBS News, and the Washington Post. While Governor Wes Moore signed a ban on formal 287(g) agreements in February 2026, he allowed the more comprehensive Community Trust Act to become law without his signature in May 2026. The post's use of 'all' is an exaggeration, as the laws maintain exceptions for felony convictions and sex offenders, and the 'BREAKING' tag is stale as the most recent legislative milestone occurred over three weeks ago.

mostly true verification card — Trust Score 65/100
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https://www.threads.com/@democraticwinsmedia/post/DZi1dX-Fl8_?xmt=AQG0AsGByf-xVS22P7ZqyTkl05ruQZ0tXxwdNiXoIO6Kpz2y_VK1OW-vW3G3qOhx37yH5NxL
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June 14, 2026
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Platform: THREADS Author: @democraticwinsmedia --- Caption/Description --- BREAKING: Governor Wes Moore has suspended all local police cooperation with ICE. Good. ---VERIFICATION_SUMMARY--- Platform: THREADS Author: @democraticwinsmedia --- Caption/Description --- BREAKING: Governor Wes Moore has suspended all local police cooperation with ICE. Good. --- Claims to Verify --- 1. Governor Wes Moore has suspended all local police cooperation with ICE. 2. The suspension of cooperation with ICE applies to all local police departments within the state of Maryland. --- Verification Focus --- Wes Moore 'suspended all local police cooperation with ICE' 2024 Wes Moore ICE cooperation suspension AP Reuters Wes Moore suspended ICE cooperation fact check Snopes PolitiFact Maryland Governor Wes Moore immigration executive order 2024 Maryland local law enforcement ICE cooperation status 2024

Claims analyzed (2)

  1. mostly true: Governor Wes Moore has suspended all local police cooperation with ICE.
    Governor Moore signed emergency legislation (SB 245) in February 2026 banning formal 287(g) agreements. In May 2026, he allowed the Community Trust Act to become law without his signature, which further restricts local police from detaining individuals for ICE without a judicial warrant. However, 'all' is an exaggeration as the law allows cooperation for those with felony convictions or on the sex offender registry.
  2. verified: The suspension of cooperation with ICE applies to all local police departments within the state of Maryland.
    The legislation (SB 245 and the Community Trust Act) creates a uniform statewide standard that applies to all Maryland jurisdictions, prohibiting them from entering into 287(g) agreements and limiting information sharing/detentions. While a majority of state sheriffs have sued to block the law, it currently remains the statewide mandate.

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