County Leaders Address ICE Operation at Clara Barton Parkway
PIOJul 23, 2026
On July 22, 2026, ICE conducted an immigration enforcement operation along the Potomac River near Lock 7 on the Clara Barton Parkway, during which multiple individuals entered the water. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) swift-water rescue teams and Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) responded to the scene, with MCFRS confirming all individuals safely reached shore and MCPD disengaging once no further emergency assistance was needed. In a joint statement issued July 23, County Executive Marc Elrich and Council President Natali Fani-González stated that neither MCPD nor MCFRS participated in immigration enforcement actions, consistent with the county's Trust Act.
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Source: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD, “Montgomery County Maryland PIO - Press Release for Spanish Update”, received Jul 23, 2026.
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2026-07-22
event — ICE immigration enforcement operation near Lock 7, Potomac River; MCFRS and MCPD responded to water rescue
2026-07-23
effective — Joint statement issued by County Executive Elrich and Council President Fani-González
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