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Council hears supporters of U Visa bill as police say department removed 10‑year limit
Summary
At a Jan. 14 public hearing on expedited Bill 26‑24 (Uplifting Victims and Immigrant Safety Act), advocates, legal service providers and Montgomery County Police expressed support; the police department reported it removed an internal 10‑year limit on U‑visa certifications in December 2024.
The Montgomery County Council took public testimony Jan. 14 on expedited Bill 26‑24, the Uplifting Victims and Immigrant Safety Act, which would require county policy on law‑enforcement U‑visa certifications to be no more restrictive than federal immigration law.
Assistant Chief Nicholas Augustine of Montgomery County Police testified the department supports the bill and that the U‑visa program “is a vital tool for enhancing safety, justice, and community cohesion.” Augustine told the council that in 2024 the department received 142 U‑visa…
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