Will Smith

A bill that would prohibit local law enforcement from communicating with ICE unless a detainee is a convicted felon is making a comeback with just three days left in the legislative session.

The bill is a diluted version of Sen. Will Smith’s initial proposal, only striking five of the 33 crimes eligible for juveniles to be automatically charged as adults.

The Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee heard two juvenile justice reform bills that would ensure less youth are exposed to the adult criminal justice system.

Bills that would end 287(g) agreements and prohibit law enforcement face coverings are ready for their first legislative vote.

Senate leaders say the risk of lost funding is weighing against a bill barring local immigration enforcement agreements.

Efforts to repeal Maryland law automatically charging minors accused of certain crimes as adults have failed repeatedly for more than a decade.

The Attorney General's office already does investigations, and supporters say letting them do any prosecutions is next logical step.

The governor announced $150 million for police statewide, including $50 million to boost pay.

With eight days left in the General Assembly's annual 90-day session, the path forward remains unclear for a high-profile package of police reform bills.

The Maryland Senate has given preliminary approval to a bill barring judges from sentencing juveniles to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.