Maryland Enforcement Limits and Transparency (MELT) Act

Summary

The MELT Act bars any person—including state agencies, local governments, sheriffs, employees, and contractors—from knowingly helping immigration enforcement in ways that violate constitutional rights, unless a judicial warrant is required. It forces those who do cooperate to document and retain records for five years and to notify affected individuals. Violations can trigger private lawsuits, civil penalties up to $25,000, and state enforcement actions.

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