Maryland bill would bar civil arrests inside courthouses to encourage access to justice Delegate Stewart's HB 309 would prevent civil stops and arrests on judicial premises absent a judge-signed warrant, drawing support from access-to-justice advocates and opposition from law enforcement worried about enforcement and safety gaps.

A new Maryland bill aims to protect courthouse access by preventing civil arrests without a judge's warrant, sparking a heated debate between justice advocates and law enforcement.

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