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Baltimore City 'Safe Spaces and Communities' Ordinance

Original title: Baltimore City Policies and Procedures - Safe Spaces and Communities FOR the purpose of prohibiting a covered entity from discriminating against an individual based on actual or perceived immigration status; restricting a covered entity from coordinating with federal immigration officials under certain circumstances; requiring a covered entity to adhere to certain data governance standards; requiring a covered entity to adopt a certain immigration action response plan; establishing policies and procedures for the Baltimore Police Department’s interactions with federal immigration officials; defining certain terms; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to a covered entity’s interactions with federal immigration officials.

Record date · May 7, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This ordinance establishes new rules for Baltimore City agencies regarding their interactions with federal immigration officials. It prohibits discrimination based on immigration status, restricts coordination with federal immigration enforcement, and mandates new data privacy and response protocols for city entities and the police department.

Why it matters

This law changes how city employees and police interact with federal immigration authorities, specifically limiting information sharing and cooperation to protect the immigration status of residents.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Baltimore City residents

Residents are subject to new protections against discrimination based on immigration status and changes in how their data is handled by city agencies.

Directly affected

Baltimore Police Department

The department must follow new, defined procedures for all interactions with federal immigration officials.

Directly affected

Federal immigration officials

Their ability to coordinate with Baltimore City agencies and the police department is restricted under the new ordinance.

Key Facts

  • Prohibits city-covered entities from discriminating against individuals based on actual or perceived immigration status.
  • Restricts city-covered entities from coordinating with federal immigration officials under specified circumstances.
  • Mandates that covered entities implement specific data governance standards to protect immigration-related information.
  • Requires covered entities to adopt a formal immigration action response plan.
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  • Establishes new, specific policies and procedures for the Baltimore Police Department regarding interactions with federal immigration officials.
  • Provides for a special effective date for the implementation of these policies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this ordinance apply to all city employees?
The ordinance applies to 'covered entities,' which includes city agencies and the Baltimore Police Department.
Can the police still talk to federal immigration officials?
The ordinance establishes specific policies and procedures that restrict and define the circumstances under which the Baltimore Police Department may interact or coordinate with federal immigration officials.
What is a 'covered entity' required to do regarding data?
Covered entities must adhere to new and adopt an immigration action response plan.

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Discoveries

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policy shift90% confidence

Formalization of Sanctuary-style Policies

The ordinance represents a formal codification of restrictions on local-federal immigration cooperation, moving from informal practice to mandated city policy.

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

Analysis Score

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  • Significance85
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  • Controversy75
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  • Entertainment20
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  • Buzz60
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