Maryland Invokes 9/11 in Fight Against State Sanctuary Law

Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler, who is leading 17 of Maryland's 24 counties in a lawsuit against the state's sanctuary policies, told Congress this week that lawmakers in Annapolis have forgotten the lessons of 9/11, as the nation approaches the 25th anniversary of the attacks.

Maryland Invokes 9/11 in Fight Against State Sanctuary Law

TL;DR

  • Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler is leading a lawsuit against Maryland's sanctuary policies.
  • The lawsuit involves 17 of Maryland's 24 counties.
  • Gahler testified before Congress about the issue.
  • He stated that lawmakers have forgotten the lessons of 9/11.
  • This comes as the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks approaches.