Maryland Scrambles for Answers After Surge in Immigrant Arrests

Maryland scrambles for answers after surge in immigrant arrests

A recent surge in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests across the region has left some local community members reeling and Maryland’s top leaders demanding answers.

Clergy rally for Haitians in Maryland county amid fears of ICE surge

SALISBURY, Md. (RNS) — 'When I go to their house, they have to make sure it's me before they even go to the door,' Pastor Jean-Daniel Berard, who leads Passionate LightHouse of God, said of his church members. 'The fear is real.'

Statement From Maryland Lt. Governor Aruna Miller on Mass Immigration Arrests

Release date: August 27, 2026 Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller. PHOTO: governor.maryland.gov As an immigrant, I know the promise of this country and the profound responsibility we have to protect it. We can enforce our laws and remove violent offenders without treating entire communities as threats. Public safety depends on trust. When people are afraid to go to work, take their children to school, seek medical care, or cooperate with law enforcem…

Maryland Lt Governor Aruna Miller Opposes Mass Immigration Arrests, Calls for Public Safety With Rights

Baltimore, August 27, 2026 (Yes Punjab News) Maryland Lt. Governor Aruna Miller has criticised mass immigration arrests across Maryland and Virginia, arguing that authorities can enforce immigration laws and remove violent offenders without treating entire communities as security threats. In a statement, Miller said her own experience as an immigrant had shaped her understanding of the opportunities offered by the United States and the responsib…