# Sec. 2-561. Prohibition on use of County property for ICE enforcement

Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.

## Sec. 2-561. Prohibition on use of County property for ICE enforcement

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-561 (2026)

(a) Any County-owned or County-controlled parking lot, garage, or vacant lot must not be used for ICE enforcement activities, including surveillance, staging, processing, detention, or vehicle storage, unless required by law or authorized by a valid judicial warrant.

(b) Any area or space identified under subsection (d) is not available to the general public for similar activities; in addition, federal, state, or local government entities or personnel will not receive special or enhanced access to County property for civil immigration enforcement operations.

(c) This section does not apply to:

  (1) any temporary access necessary to address an immediate threat to public safety; or

  (2) publicly available areas open to the general public, where the County lacks legal authority to restrict entry.

(d) The County Executive shall identify all County-owned or controlled parking lots, vacant lots, or garages that either have been used or are likely to be used in the future as a staging area, processing location, or operations base for civil immigration enforcement.

(e) The County Executive shall ensure that all such County properties identified under subsection (d) have clear signage stating: "This property is owned or controlled by Prince George's County. It may not be used for civil immigration enforcement as a: Staging Area, Processing Location, or Operations Base."

(f) Signage. Where applicable, the County Executive shall identify areas that are open to the general public and post signage at the entrance that states: "You do not have consent to enter for civil immigration enforcement purposes without authorization from a designated official."

(g) Reporting unauthorized use. A County employee who becomes aware of the unauthorized use of County-owned or County-controlled property shall immediately report the violation to the employee's department director. A reported violation shall include as much information as possible, including time, location, and a description of what was observed. Failure to report unauthorized use of property may result in disciplinary action.