Sec. 2-161. Short title; purpose.
Montgomery County, Md., Code § 2-161 (2026)
Sec. 2-161. Short title; purpose.LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Short title. This Article is known as “The County Values Act.”
(b)
Purpose.
(1)
The purpose of this Act is to uphold the County’s values of equity, inclusiveness, dignity, and justice for all;
(2)
explain how County departments should respond to Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions;
(3)
provide model policy language and guiding principles to help departments and facilities adopt consistent practices;
(4)
maintain community trust by separating County services from federal immigration enforcement; and
(5)
limit the use of County property for federal immigration enforcement purposes to enhance public trust, ensure equitable access to public facilities, and preserve County resources for local governmental purposes.