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Bill 5-26 'Unmask ICE Act' Would Ban Law Enforcement Face Coverings

Jawando Jan 16, 2026
FromCouncilmember Will Jawando
Email“Councilmembers Jawando and Mink to Hold Press Conference Following Introduction of Bills to Restrict ICE Access to County Buildings and Parking Lots and Ban Face Coverings for Law Enforcement”
ReceivedJan 16, 2026
Councilmember Will Jawando (at-large) will introduce Bill 5-26, the Unmask ICE Act, on January 20, 2026. The bill prohibits face coverings for all law enforcement operating in Montgomery County, including ICE agents, with limited exceptions for public health and key operational needs. The bill is co-sponsored by Councilmembers Mink, Evans, Stewart, and Sayles.
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