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Border battle. Tens of thousands of children illegally crossing the border into the United States. Monday, immigration advocates rallied to allow the children to stay in the country---this, as the White House says it is likely most will be deported.
For the first time this Independence Day, one group of naturalized citizens said the "Pledge of Allegiance" as Americans.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is unveiling its new immigration-benefits office in Baltimore.
The U.S. Supreme Court is refusing to hear a Frederick County immigration enforcement dispute.
A lawsuit challenging immigration enforcement by the Frederick County Sheriff's Office is one step away from the U.S. Supreme Court.
An Ocean City man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for helping 70 people fraudulently apply for asylum benefits.
A rally for civil and immigrant rights bills drew more than 200 people to downtown Annapolis Monday night. Their chants of "Sφ, se puede" and the rough English translation, "Yes, we can," filled the chilly air outside the statehouse.
House Republican leaders poised to revive efforts to overhaul the immigration system with new broad policy principles are facing a direct challenge from a GOP senator who is warning against a headlong rush toward reform.
President Barack Obama will work with Congress where he can and circumvent lawmakers where he must, his top advisers warned Sunday in previewing Tuesday's State of the Union speech.
The American Civil Liberties Union says a state senator is seeking to limit local police involvement in immigration enforcement.
A Connecticut man has been sentenced to 15 months in prison in a plot to bribe an immigration officer to get a green card.
Immigration advocates are swarming the country this month, trying to persuade House Republicans to pass a comprehensive overhaul. It was hard to tell at the town-hall meeting that second-term Republican Rep. Andy Harris held recently in this town northeast of Baltimore.
A documentary by a former Washington Post journalist, exploring the past two years since he revealed he was living in the country illegally, is premiering at Washington's AFI Docs Film Festival.
A coalition of ethnic and minority groups is asking President Barack Obama to create a presidential commission to consider establishing a museum to explore the history of immigration and migration that formed the nation.
The approval of Maryland's Dream Act by popular vote should help spur the idea in other states to allow illegal immigrants to pay in-state tuition at public colleges, if they meet certain qualifications, supporters said Friday.
Cuba's surprise decision to make it easier for citizens to leave the country doesn't mean Cubans can book tickets on commercial planes and head for Miami.
Republican efforts to promote hatred across racial and religious lines are heating up this electoral season. They have found a new warrior to promote the cause in Arizona, Gabriela Saucedo Mercer. Mercer has questioned whether Middle Easterners should be in the US "either legally or illegally".
Yesterday the Obama administration put in place provisions of the DREAM Act that brought many young people out of the shadows to participate in the American Dream. On the same day a judge in Pennsylvania let stand what may be the most egregious attempt at voter suppression in a generation.
Baltimore's mayor is taking fresh criticism for her stand on immigrants coming into the city.
President Obama won big this week with the Supreme Court decisions on Obamacare and immigration. While Mitt Romney and the Tea Party couldn't have had a worse week.
After the Supreme Court decision on the Arizona immigration law, SB 1070, the Obama administration announced that it is revoking agreements with Arizona police over the enforcement of federal immigration laws.
While neither side has totally won, the high court's decision on Arizona's controversial immigration law, SB 1070, is definitely a blow to President Barack Obama.
President Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder won an overwhelming victory as the Supreme Court struck down 3 of 4 provisions of the controversial Arizona immigration law, SB 1070.
Split verdict. The Supreme Court upholds Arizona's controversial immigration law while striking down some of its key provisions. That has both sides claiming victory.
With control of the U.S. House at stake, one Maryland Congressional primary campaign is pitting two powerful Democrats against each other.
Two Howard County schools had extra precautions in place on Friday following several online threats.
With control of the U.S. House at stake, one Maryland congressional primary campaign is the most expensive and perhaps the most contentious.
Queer City Sports offers Baltimore's LGBTQ+ community a space to play sports, have fun and meet people.
A driver was killed, and three passengers were injured after a crash in Catonsville, according to Baltimore County police.
Baltimore City School officials are denying claims from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that the district coordinated with the agency in the arrests of two adults at a pre-school graduation.
The risk of severe weather is greatest along and east of the I-95 corridor.
Seven Harford County schools are closing early Friday due to a lack of air conditioning amid extreme heat in Maryland.
With control of the U.S. House at stake, one Maryland Congressional primary campaign is pitting two powerful Democrats against each other.
Two Howard County schools had extra precautions in place on Friday following several online threats.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
WJZ is live at the newly-opened CRAVE Towson location trying out some of their bubble waffle cones and crepes.
Vice President of Public Impact Initiatives, Beth Blauer, joins us in studio to talk about the Baltimore Strategic Impact Initiative.
Old Line Grill specializes in pit style meats, Maryland-style pit beef, and hand cut fries.
WJZ takes a visit to Baltimore's Pratt Street Market.
The Maryland Science Center is preparing to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
Pete Alonso homered to cap a six-run third inning against Bryan Woo, and the Baltimore Orioles withstood three homers by the Seattle Mariners in a 7-5 victory Thursday night.
Tyler Loop lived out a kicker's nightmare last season, when his miss from 44 yards kept the Baltimore Ravens out of the playoffs.
Jackson Holliday hit his third career grand slam, Brandon Young pitched seven scoreless innings and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Seattle Mariners 7-2 on Wednesday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
The Orioles have lost four in a row for the first time since a five-game skid from April 30 to May 4.
Josh Naylor hit a grand slam during a five-run fifth inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 on Monday night.
Several key leadership roles in Maryland will be decided at the ballot boxes this year, beginning with the state's primary elections.
The money will fund new and existing coal plants, as well as an export terminal in Oakland, California.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Maryland will continue to see hot and muggy weather. Storms will move in during the afternoon.
The risk of severe weather is greatest south east of the I-95 corridor.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
High heat, storm chances on Friday in Maryland
More storm chances, rising heat in Maryland on Friday
Queer City Sports offers Baltimore's LGBTQ+ community a space to play sports, have fun and meet people.
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Two Howard County schools had extra precautions in place on Friday following several online threats.
With control of the U.S. House at stake, one Maryland Congressional primary campaign is pitting two powerful Democrats against each other.
With control of the U.S. House at stake, one Maryland Congressional primary campaign is pitting two powerful Democrats against each other.