ICE using Maryland driver's license database to target immigrants
Apr 9, 2026·Location: MD

ICE has been accessing Maryland's driver's license database to identify and target immigrants for deportation. State Sen. Clarence Lam raised concerns about the practice, calling for legislative action to protect residents' data from being used for immigration enforcement.
Sources
- ICE using driver’s license data in Md. immigration enforcement
baltimoresun.com·Apr 9, 2026·archived copy
- hastingstribune.com
- ICE has access to Maryland driver’s license records. State lawmakers want to limit it.
baltimoresun.com·Feb 26, 2020·archived copy
- ICE using driver’s license data in Md. immigration enforcement
foxbaltimore.com·Apr 10, 2026·archived copy
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