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Bill to Ban Private Immigration Detention Facilities Introduced

MCCouncil Mar 2, 2026
The Montgomery County Council introduced Expedited Bill 13-26, the ICE Out Act, on March 3, 2026. The bill would prohibit the Department of Permitting Services from issuing building or use-and-occupancy permits for any privately-owned immigration detention facility. The legislation covers both new and existing buildings used to house or detain individuals for civil immigration violations, using a definition modeled on state law.
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Source: Montgomery County Council – Press Release, “Montgomery County Council Meets on March 3 to Review Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan and Vote on a Bill to Amend the Contents of Climate Assessments for Legislation and Zoning Measures”, received Mar 2, 2026.

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