The Trust Act, reaffirming Montgomery County’s commitment to ensure all residents, regardless of immigration status, can safely access services without discrimination, unanimously passed into law Tuesday.
What the Trust Act Means
It codifies the county’s commitment to protect all its residents by prohibiting county employees from asking a person’s immigration status. It also bars intimidation and discrimination based on perceived status. And it guarantees county services and opportunities are not denied to anyone because of their immigration status.
The Trust Act also limits the use of county resources in working with federal civil immigration enforce
Council Support for the Trust Act
One of Natali Fani-González’s first acts when she became council president in December of 2025 was to introduce the Trust Act. All the other councilmembers quickly signed on as sponsors.
“This act reaffirms Montgomery County’s commitment and practices ensuring that all residents regardless of their immigration status can safely access county services without fear or discrimination,” said Councilmember Kate Stewart.
“Passage of this act is 100% the right thing,” declared Councilmember Dawn Luedtke. Added Fani-González, “It gives me hope. It makes me so proud.”
The Trust Act “is a message to our residents we are going to stick up for them. We are going to protect them,” said Councilmember Andrew Friedson, who pointed out that one-third of county residents are foreign born.
Councilmember Kristen Mink said that the county “will continue to do everything we can to slow them down and to stand with our diverse community.” She was referring to federal immigration agents.
Councilmember Sidney Katz noted, “I did want to mention how sad it is that we even have to do this legislation. What this country is going through is extremely sad times.”
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