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Maryland Passes Bills Protecting Immigrant Communities in 2026

Fani-González Apr 14, 2026
FromMontgomery County Council – Press Release
Email“Statement from the Montgomery County Council on the 2026 Legislative Session”
ReceivedApr 14, 2026
The 2026 Maryland General Assembly passed multiple pieces of legislation aimed at protecting immigrant communities, as highlighted in a statement from Council President Natali Fani-González on April 14, 2026. The bills include termination of 287(g) agreements with ICE, a prohibition on the use of face coverings by law enforcement officers, the Data Privacy Act, and the Community Trust Act. Fani-González described these laws as complementary measures intended to protect immigrant residents and build trust between communities and law enforcement.
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2026-04-14
effective — Immigrant-protection legislation confirmed passed at close of 2026 Maryland General Assembly session

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