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MCIJ Facility

On February 17, 2026, Governor Wes Moore this morning signed legislation to prohibit State and local jurisdictions from deputizing officers for federal civil immigration enforcement activity. The law, created under SB 245/HB 444, is effective immediately. Click to Read more...




MCIJ Facility

On September 29, 2025, Governor Wes Moore announced plans to close the Maryland Correctional Institution at Jessup, known as MCI-J, located in Anne Arundel County.

Click here to download the MCIJ Closure Fact Sheet(PDF)




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