Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act was added in 1996 to authorize the Attorney General to delegate federal immigration authorities to state and local law enforcement officers. This authority was later transferred to the Secretary of Homeland Security.

Memorandum of Agreement

Cecil County Sheriff Scott Adams signed the Memorandum of Agreement with the Federal Government on February 5, 2019.  

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Steering Committee

• Improve program oversight and direction.
• Identify issues and concerns regarding immigration enforcement activities.
• Increase transparency.
• Offer the community opportunities to communicate community-level perspectives.

Steering Committee Presentations

• 2020 CCSO Steering Committee Presentation