Council Unanimously Passes County Values Act, Restricting ICE Access

The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed the County Values Act (Bill 3-26) on March 24, 2026, led by Councilmember Kristin Mink and cosponsored by seven colleagues. The bill requires signage and staff training at county-controlled buildings to enforce judicial warrant requirements for ICE access, prohibits immigration enforcement in county-owned or controlled parking lots and garages, and mandates publication of signage templates for optional private business use. It also establishes an online public portal to report unauthorized or harmful immigration enforcement activity, with reports usable by the County Attorney for enforcement and referrals.