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ICE Out Act Bans Private Detention Facilities in Montgomery County

mcg-pio Jun 1, 2026
County Executive Marc Elrich signed Expedited Bill 13-26, the ICE Out Act, on June 1, 2026, at the Isiah Leggett Office Building in Rockville. The law prohibits the issuance of building permits or use-and-occupancy permits for any privately-owned detention facility in Montgomery County. The signing was attended by County Council President Natali Fani-González and several councilmembers.
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Source: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD, “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Sign Four Important Immigration Protection Bills Passed by the County Council”, received Jun 1, 2026.

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