Maryland Mother Detained By ICE Since January Is Released
Roxana Santos, a Salvadoran woman who was detained by immigration officials in January, was released from custody.
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Roxana Santos, a Salvadoran woman who was detained by immigration officials in January, was released from custody.
Federal immigration officials have confirmed that they ended a contract with a Maryland county to house immigration detainees because local officials quit participating in a screening program.
Weeks after a Maryland county ended its contract with the federal government to screen detainees for immigration status, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is withdrawing from an agreement to house detainees in the county.
A Maryland mother who sued Frederick County for alleged racial profiling now faces deportation.
President Trump that the number of military troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexican border could reach 15,000 — roughly double the number the Pentagon said it currently plans for.
"We're the only country in the world where a person comes in, has a baby, and the baby is essentially a citizen of the United States for 85 years with all of those benefits," Trump said.
Guatemalan firefighters confirmed that a 26-year-old Honduran was killed from a rubber bullet hitting his head. The Mexican Interior Secretary denied that his country's forces were responsible.
Federal immigration agents say a Mexican national who was in the U.S. illegally has been arrested on multiple state charges of rape and sexual assault.
An identification card designed to help undocumented immigrants and other vulnerable people will soon be issued by Baltimore's Catholic archdiocese.
An immigration case before the Supreme Court pits the government against immigrants it wants to deport following crimes they have committed in the United States.
"Do not appropriate Mollie's soul in advancing views she believed were profoundly racist," Rob Tibbetts wrote.
A federal judge halted a deportation in progress and threatened to hold Attorney General Sessions in contempt if the mother and daughter weren't returned to the U.S.
The type of family visa they used is exactly one of the categories that Trump and his allies have tried to repeal, saying they are harmful to the US.
Fernando Magaz Negrete kissed and fondled the 14-year-old girl in her bedroom at the facility in an encounter witnessed by the girl's 16-year-old roommate, police said.
As lawmakers grilled them at a congressional hearing Tuesday, Trump administration officials defended their efforts to reunite thousands of immigrant families that the government separated.
A group of adult detainees at an immigration detention center have signed an open letter appealing to the American people to help them be reunited with their children after being separated at the border.
Detaining immigrant children has morphed into a surging industry in the U.S. that now reaps $1 billion annually — a tenfold increase over the past decade, an Associated Press analysis finds.
The ACLU said out of a list of 102 children under 5 yrs old, it "appears likely that less than half will be reunited" by Tuesday's deadline. The Justice Department said early Monday that the administration "worked tirelessly" since Friday.
A western Maryland county is turning a profit on its contract with the federal government to house detainees for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Former Homeland Security secretary Jeh Johnson has come out against Democrats' calls to abolish the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, slamming it as an unserious policy proposal that could jeopardize immigration reform.
The 1-year-old boy in a green button-up shirt drank milk from a bottle, played with a small purple ball that lit up when it hit the ground and occasionally asked for "agua."
Melania Trump, an immigrant and a mother herself, wanted to find out more about how her husband's strict immigration policy was playing out on the ground.
In major cities and tiny towns, hundreds of thousands of marchers gathered Saturday across America, moved by accounts of children separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Melania Trump is heading back toward the southern border of the United States.
Outside polling stations, no single issue drew more passionate responses from voters across seven U.S. states than headline-making immigration controversies.
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 Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) allocated $31.5 million to improve Chesapeake Bay waterways across Maryland.
Laurel, Maryland, has established a summer curfew for those 18 and under.
Seven Harford County schools are closing early Friday due to a lack of air conditioning amid extreme heat in Maryland.
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.
Maryland has a chance of severe weather Friday, with intense heat and humidity between the rounds of storms.
Seven Harford County schools are closing early Friday due to a lack of air conditioning amid extreme heat in Maryland.
A driver was killed, and three passengers were injured after a crash in Catonsville, according to Baltimore County police.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) allocated $31.5 million to improve Chesapeake Bay waterways across Maryland.
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.
Maryland has a chance of severe weather Friday, with intense heat and humidity between the rounds of storms.
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
The Maryland Science Center began as the Maryland Academy of Sciences in 1797, making it one of the oldest scientific institutions in the nation. The institution broke ground in 1971, using an actual lunar drill from the Apollo program. In 1976, the Science Center opened its doors, inviting Marylanders to explore, experiment, and imagine. Over the years, it’s brought science to life— from towering dinosaurs and giant screens to live experiments, astronaut visits, and plenty of slime.
A California police officer was shot by another officer while playing with their service weapons.
SpaceX stock debuts at $150 per share, up 11% from the $135 IPO.
The 2026 Baltimore Pride parade will begin at 12 p.m. on Charles Street and North Avenue.
ICE agents arrested 2 adults outside Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle School in Maryland after DHS says they evaded and assaulted officers.