Queen Anne’s County Government Statement Regarding Inaccurate Sanctuary Jurisdiction Designation
Queen Anne’s County Government is aware of a recent designation published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and referenced by outside organizations incorrectly identifying Queen Anne’s County as a “Sanctuary Jurisdiction Defying Federal Immigration Law.”
This characterization is wholly inaccurate and misrepresents the policies and actions of Queen Anne’s County Government. Queen Anne’s County has never adopted or endorsed sanctuary policies, nor have we enacted any ordinances or resolutions that would shield individuals in violation of federal immigration law. At no time has the County directed, encouraged, or permitted employees to contravene federal immigration laws.
In response to these erroneous claims, our County Attorney issued a formal letter on January 1, 2025, addressed to the America First Legal Foundation, which has echoed and amplified this misrepresentation. The letter clearly outlines that Queen Anne’s County has not violated any federal immigration law and demands the immediate removal of these false claims from all public platforms and publications. You can read the letter here https://www.qac.org/DocumentCenter/View/23346/America-First-Legal-Foundation-Response-to-Sanctuary-letter
We are again actively working with our Federal Delegation to correct this false accusation and ensure that Queen Anne’s County is portrayed accurately and fairly. Our government takes compliance with all applicable laws seriously and remains committed to transparency and accountability.