Bill Would Ban Permits for Private Immigration Detention Facilities
MCCouncil-LIOMar 13, 2026
The Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing on March 24, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. on Expedited Bill 13-26, known as the ICE Out Act. The bill would define immigration detention facilities and prohibit the county from issuing building or use-and-occupancy permits for privately owned facilities of that type. Residents must sign up to testify by March 23 at 2 p.m.
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Source: Montgomery County Council – Press Release, “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on March 24, April 7, 8 and 9 and June 9, 2026”, received Mar 13, 2026.
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Key dates
2026-03-24
hearing — Public hearing on Expedited Bill 13-26 (ICE Out Act) at 1:30 p.m.
2026-03-23
deadline — Deadline to sign up to testify (by 2 p.m.)
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