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Montgomery County Council unanimously adopts local "ICE Out Act" banning private immigration detention permits
Summary
The council amended and unanimously passed expedited bill 13‑26 to prohibit permitting for privately owned detention facilities (expanded to cover all private detention centers in line with state language). Staff said new state law (HB 10‑17) already addresses the issue, but the local ordinance was adopted as well.
The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved an amended expedited bill (13‑26), commonly referred to in debate as the "ICE Out Act," prohibiting Department of Permitting Services from issuing building permits or use‑and‑occupancy permits for privately owned detention facilities.
Councilmember Evan Glass, lead sponsor, said the bill prevents Montgomery County permitting from being used to establish immigration…
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