Towson University issued a new policy on federal law enforcement access to non-public spaces on campus last semester, which applies to all law officers including Federal Immigration Enforcement officers. The policy was adopted after a new Maryland law passed because of concern over the rising rate of raids on immigrants living in the United States.
That law is Maryland House Bill 1222. The Maryland legislature passed it in April of 2025, and it denies federal immigration law enforcement access to non-public spaces, unless they present a warrant, or there are extenuating circumstances.
Towson released an accompanying FAQ to its new policy back in February to explain what immigration officers can do, and where on campus warrants would be required for searches…