The Brief
- Montgomery County’s proposed Trust Act would bar discrimination against immigrants and limit local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
- Officials say the measure is needed because many immigrants currently fear reporting crimes or seeking help due to concerns their information could be shared with ICE.
- The bill will be officially introduced next week, with a public hearing January 13 and a council vote expected in March.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. – Montgomery County introduced legislation on Thursday that aims to protect immigrants from discrimination. It’s called the Trust Act — it’s legislation aimed at strengthening the relationship between immigrants in the community and local officials.
What we know:
The goal is to make Montgomery County a place where officials say everyone is treated fairly — no matter where they were born or the language they speak.…