Chuck Jenkins, Sheriff of Frederick County

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Chuck Jenkins, Sheriff of Frederick County, to discuss the impact of Wes Moore signing legislation (SB 245/HB 444) that bans state and local law enforcement from entering into 287(g) agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The new law requires all existing partnerships to end immediately or by July 2026, effectively shutting down the program across Maryland. Sheriff Jenkins, who had maintained one of the longest-running 287(g) partnerships in the country since 2008, explained that he has ordered his staff to cease all immigration-related duties to comply with the law. He and Bob discussed the next steps for the Sheriff’s Office, what the change could mean for public safety, and how the county will adjust moving forward. It was a timely and important conversation on a major shift in local law enforcement policy. 🎧 Missed the interview? Catch the full conversation anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.