Baltimore County government revokes our sanctuary status: demand transparency now!
Monday, November 3rd, 2025:
County Failures, Community Consequences: Everyone Deserves to Feel Safe
Community demands answers after County Executive “complies in advance” with Trump-era ICE agenda
WHAT: Peaceful rally and press availability demanding transparency, accountability, and safety for immigrant families following County Executive Kathy Klausmeier’s unilateral agreement with federal immigration authorities. WHEN: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 — 4pm
WHERE: Old Courthouse, 400 Washington Ave, Towson, MD 21204 WHY NOW: • On Friday, October 31, 2025, the County Executive’s office confirmed that it had executed an MOU on October 27 with DHS/ICE/ERO Baltimore Field Office— without advance public notice or Council engagement.
- The MOU has since been released, but key questions remain unanswered: What commitments did the County make? What protections exist for residents? Who was consulted?
- In an atmosphere already charged with fear and distrust stemming from Trump-era immigration policies and ongoing ICE abuses, this lack of clarity deepens community anxiety and undermines public confidence.
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisiblebaltco/event/867421/
Indivisible Baltimore County remains concerned after the release of the Memorandum of Understanding and by statements made by County Executive Kathy Klausmeier this weekend. We suggest all county residents look at the following link while we review the MOU and current procedures related to ICE.
Saturday, November 1st:
Indivisible Baltimore County, in response to the news received yesterday regarding Baltimore County’s ‘Sanctuary’ status, is urging all Baltimore County residents to send the following letter to the County Executive and their Council member.
Please make sure to cc the Baltimore County Chief of Immigrant Affairs in your email.
To find your Council representative, visit: https://vote.baltimorecountymd.gov/Address.aspx?pageid=3
Suggested Language
To:
- County Executive Kathy Klausmeier, kathyk@baltimorecountymd.gov
- Chief of Immigrant Affairs Giuliana Valencia-Banks gvalenciabanks@baltimorecountymd.gov
- County Councilman [name], [email]
Subject: Immediate Release of Immigration Enforcement MOU & Public Explanation Required
I am writing to demand full public transparency regarding Baltimore County’s newly signed Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Department of Justice. This agreement was made without public notice, without legislative approval, and without community consultation- which is unacceptable.
Baltimore County voters have previously made our position clear: we do not support local involvement in federal immigration enforcement, 287(g) or otherwise. If the County Executive has entered into a new cooperation agreement, residents deserve to know exactly what was promised in our name.
Therefore, I, a Baltimore County resident, demand the immediate public release of the full executed MOU. I expect to see all information released, including:
- The scope of collaboration and all enforcement obligations
- Any detainer or transfer coordination permitted
- Any data access or information sharing
- Oversight, reporting, and duration of the agreement
- What federal payment to Baltimore County is agreed to, and cost impacts
Until this document is released and publicly reviewed, the County Executive cannot credibly claim to uphold the rights, safety, and trust of our immigrant communities.
Executive action alone does not equal accountability. Transparency and legislative guardrails are required. Please confirm receipt of this request and provide a date by which the MOU will be published. Baltimore County residents are watching — and we will be engaging council members and any possible future candidates whether they will terminate this agreement and support legislation prohibiting local involvement in federal immigration enforcement.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Council District]
This correspondence constitutes a request for public records under the Maryland Public Information Act, Md. Code Ann., General Provisions § 4-101 et seq. Please provide the requested records in electronic form if available.
Sources
Darreonna Davis