From Breitbart: A Maryland Democrat has introduced legislation that would prevent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from being hired in state or local law enforcement roles.
The legislation, which is called the “ICE Breaker Act of 2026” is sponsored by Maryland State Del. Adrian Boafo (D). Under the proposed legislation, ICE agents hired under President Donald Trump’s presidency would be barred from working as police officers, according to Fox45 News.
“This year, I introduced legislation to ensure ICE officers can never serve in any of Maryland’s police forces,” Boafo wrote in a post on X. “Why? Because they are not trained, they are not qualified, and Marylanders deserve people who will protect them. I’ll introduce similar legislation in Congress.”
Betsy Smith, a spokesperson for the National Police Association, criticized Boafo’s bill, arguing it inaccurately suggests ICE agents can become police officers quickly.
“It sounds as though this politician wants people to believe that an ICE agent can just come into their town and tomorrow be a patrol officer in their town… it’s simply ridiculous,” Smith stated. Smith also pointed out that there are “rigorous hiring process for local law enforcement.”
This year, I introduced legislation to ensure ICE officers can never serve in any of Maryland’s police forces.
Why? Because they are not trained, they are not qualified, and Marylanders deserve people who will protect them.
I’ll introduce similar legislation in Congress.
— Delegate Adrian Boafo (@AdrianBoafoMD) January 16, 2026
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