Enforcement of Federal Immigration Law - Restrictions on Access to Information (Maryland Data Privacy Act)

SB 977 restricts federal immigration agents from accessing Maryland state and local government databases, facilities, or records without a valid warrant. It directly affects state law enforcement agencies, government departments (like the Motor Vehicle Administration), and federal immigration officials seeking data for enforcement. Key provisions require state employees to deny access to personal information, photos, or facial recognition data for immigration enforcement unless a federal or Maryland court warrant is presented, and mandate annual reports on all federal requests. The bill does not alter data privacy standards but limits how immigration enforcement can use state-held information.