Immigration Policy in Montgomery County, MD (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Montgomery County, Maryland.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Montgomery County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Sanctuary Policy Preemption
County Code § 2-160 bars County agents and departments from asking about immigration status, honoring ICE detainer requests once someone is eligible for release, or letting immigration officers into non-public County buildings, unless a valid judicial warrant or state/federal law requires otherwise.
Montgomery County Immigrant Protections Ordinance
Significant RestrictionsMontgomery County Code § 2-160(c)(1)
An agent or department must not request information about, or otherwise investigate or assist in the investigation of, the immigration status of any person unless such inquiry or investigation is required by state or federal law, court order, or international treaty. (2) If the citizenship or immigration status of an individual is relevant to protections, services, or benefits accorded ...
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