SUN: Moore allows contested immigration bill become law without signature

MARYLAND (WBFF) — Gov. Wes Moore will not sign a widely debated immigration bill, allowing the measure to become law under a provision that lets legislation take effect if the governor takes no action within 30 days of receiving it.

The governor said in a Friday statement that he will not sign the Community Trust Act because it “presents real implementation challenges that must be addressed through executive action and in next year’s legislative session.”

The measure builds on legislation Moore signed in February banning 287(g) agreements, which allow local law enforcement agencies to partner with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on immigration enforcement activities.

Ahead of the governor’s announcement, sheriffs in counties affected by 287(g) ban had weighed legal challenges and urged Moore to veto the Community Trust Act, citing safety concerns and arguing the legislation would hinder their ability to work with federal law enforcement.

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