Elrich Signs Immigrant Protections Trust Act Bill 35-25

County Executive Marc Elrich signed Expedited Bill 35-25 — the Immigrant Protections Act (Trust Act) — on Feb. 20, 2026, at the M-NCPPC Wheaton Headquarters Building. The legislation, unanimously passed by the County Council on Feb. 10, prohibits County employees including law enforcement from requesting or investigating a person's immigration status unless required by law, and limits County resources from being used in federal civil immigration enforcement without a valid judicial warrant or criminal law enforcement purpose. The signing ceremony was joined by Council President Fani-González, nine councilmembers, Police Chief Marc Yamada, MCPS Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor, and multiple community organizations.