Detention Centers in Our Region
Immigration detention facilities in Maryland and surrounding states where community members may be held while awaiting hearings or deportation.
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Understanding where detention facilities are located helps families find their loved ones and informs advocacy efforts to end immigration detention.
Regional Facilities
People arrested by ICE in Baltimore may be held at several facilities:
- Howard County Detention Center: Local jail with ICE contract
- Worcester County Jail: Eastern Shore facility
- Facilities in Virginia, Pennsylvania, and beyond: People are often transferred far from their communities
The Business of Detention
Immigration detention is a multi-billion dollar industry. Private prison companies profit from contracts to detain immigrants, creating financial incentives to maintain and expand detention.
Impact on Families
When someone is detained:
- Families may not know where they are for days
- Visitation is difficult, especially at distant facilities
- Legal representation is harder to access
- Children may be left without caregivers
Organizing Against Detention
Community groups work to end detention contracts, support detained individuals, and advocate for alternatives to detention.
Amplify Immigrant Voices on Social Media
Use your social media presence to share stories, correct misinformation, and amplify calls to action from immigrant-led organizations.
Donate to a Legal Defense Fund
Financial contributions to legal defense funds help ensure immigrants have access to legal representation, which dramatically improves outcomes in immigration proceedings.
Connect Your Faith Community to Sanctuary Work
Help your congregation or faith community get involved in immigrant solidarity, whether through direct sanctuary, accompaniment, or advocacy.