The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed two bills on Tuesday, November 10, aimed at strengthening protections for immigrant residents, including restrictions on hiring former federal immigration enforcement employees and expanded housing discrimination protections.
Both bills were sponsored by Councilmember Kristin Mink (District 5).
Expedited Bill 29-26, the Community Trust in County Employees Act, prohibits the County from hiring certain individuals who have worked for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), or in other federal immigration enforcement roles since October 2025. The restrictions apply to County positions that directly serve the public or have decision-making authority over the distribution of resources…