In Montgomery County, the Takoma Park and Silver Spring areas have been targeted most frequently by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and other federal agents.
Cars with Texas and Florida license plates have been observed in the area. That’s what Earl Stoddard, County Assistant Chief Administrator, told MCM. “Their goal is to be observed” and “cause fear and panic,” he said.
Baltimore ICE Office Reacts
The state has two ICE offices tasked with ERO – Enforcement and Removal Operations. The main office sits in Baltimore. A sub office is located on the Eastern Shore in Salisbury.
When residents notify the county about these sightings, Stoddard said he contacts the Baltimore field ICE office and most frequently is told its officers were not involved…