Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González has introduced the “Trust Act” (Expedited Bill 35-25), a landmark legislative move to permanently limit local cooperation with federal civil immigration enforcement. The bill, announced December 4 with unanimous council support, codifies existing executive orders into binding law. For a county where 45% of residents are foreign-born, this is more than a social statement—it is a strategic firewall designed to ensure community stability and public safety cooperation as the Trump administration prepares to ramp up deportation efforts in 2026. By prohibiting the use of county resources for civil immigration enforcement without a judicial warrant, … Continue reading Inside the Trust Act: Why Montgomery County Is Locking In Immigrant Protections Now