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Anticipating an ICE surge, county leaders in Md. ramp up immigrant protections

Prince George’s and Montgomery counties, home to more than half of the state’s foreign-born population, are bracing for a possible surge in federal immigration enforcement.

Immigrants and their advocates are alarmed by reports that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is looking to lease more real estate and potentially send more agents to Maryland.

In recent weeks, local officials have proposed a slew of measures to stymie ICE’s plans.

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Harriet Tubman Museum prepares for grand reopening with new, immersive experience

A reimagined Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center will utilize new technology to teach visitors about Tubman’s life and legacy. In May 2025, water from a broken pipe caused significant damage at the Cambridge, Maryland, museum, destroying parts of the exhibits. Linda Harris, director of events and programming at the museum, said they were processing the insurance claim when an anonymous donor stepped in to help.
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