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Elrich criticizes restrictive federal immigration moves and highlights county bills to protect immigrants
Summary
Marc Elrich condemned recent federal immigration policy changes that he said risk separating families, highlighted local legal wins, and invited residents to a ceremony announcing county bills improving immigrant protections, listing Bill 326 (County Values Act), Bill 1326 (ICE Out Act), Bill 526 (Unmask ICE Act) and Bill 1426 (Vehicle Recovery Act).
County Executive Marc Elrich expressed strong opposition to recent federal immigration policy proposals and used the briefing to spotlight local steps the county has taken to protect immigrant residents.
Elrich said proposed federal policies would make it "more difficult, more expensive, and more uncertain" for families already trying to comply with legal processes and warned that some proposals would force parents to leave their households to apply for status elsewhere, creating instability for mixed‑status families. "These individuals... they're our neighbors, our co‑workers, their teachers, health care workers, entrepreneurs," he said, arguing the policies damage the local economy and community.
He noted local legal victories such as dismissals in targeted charges against Marylanders including Kilmar Abrego Garcia and announced a Monday ceremony at the Isaiah Leggett Executive Office Building to present bills that improve immigrant protections in the county. The bills Elrich listed at the briefing were Bill 326 (County Values Act), Bill 1326 (ICE Out Act), Bill 526 (Unmask ICE Act) and Bill 1426 (Vehicle Recovery Act).
Elrich framed the local measures as a way to support family unity and defend the county's diverse communities. The briefing did not include text of the bills or formal council responses; Elrich invited the public to attend the event in person.
