Montgomery County Council has passed multiple bills addressing ICE enforcement, including the Trust Act and Unmask ICE Act.
The Trust Act, setting limits on local government cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, has been signed into law in Montgomery County.
County Executive Elrich discussed efforts to prevent ICE detention facilities from being opened in Montgomery County.
Montgomery County police are increasing patrols of religious facilities and gatherings following war activities in the Middle East.
Expedited Bill 13-26 (ICE Out Act) would bar county building permits for privately-owned immigration detention facilities.
PS Committee reviews $105M FY27-32 DOCR CIP, up $93M, driven by updated costs for new Justice Center near Wootton Parkway.
PS Committee reviews $52.6M FY27-32 MCPD CIP — up 52% — driven by $40M new 4th District Police Station and Park Police HQ project.
Public Safety Committee reviews $98,000 FY27-32 CIP for Circuit Court security doors — a 93% decrease from the prior capital plan.
Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service offers free home safety checks and a 'File of Life' emergency information document for seniors.
Councilmember Sayles introduced a NACo resolution on gun violence prevention following the shooting at Wootton High School; the resolution received mixed committee feedback.
The Trust Act, now signed into law, bars county employees from probing immigration status and restricts county resources from use in federal civil immigration enforcement.
Bill 43-23 would create a joint MCPD-DHHS crisis intervention team addressing mental health, behavioral health, and substance use crises.
FY26 Nonprofit Security Grant Program review is complete; award results to be posted the week of February 24, 2026.
Montgomery County reports 200+ fallen trees or trees on wires; MCDOT and Pepco crews responding as winds may worsen conditions overnight.
Expedited Bill 6-26 on how EMS insurance reimbursement revenues may be used goes to public hearing Feb. 24.
About 200 trees reported down or on wires across Montgomery County; MCDOT and Pepco crews are actively responding.
NWS issued a Winter Storm Warning for northern Montgomery County with 2–6 inches of snow and wind gusts up to 35 mph expected.
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for northern Montgomery County until 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, with 2–6 inches of snow and gusts up to 35 mph expected.
Residents can sign up for Alert Montgomery to receive weather emergency alerts by text and email during the winter storm.
A winter storm warning runs from 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22 through 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, with moderate snow accumulation expected.