HR 7470·Federal·house
Keep ICE Out of Washington County, Maryland Act
In CommitteeFiled Feb 10, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. McClain Delaney, April [D-MD-6] (D)
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Feb 11, 2026
Summary
The bill bars the Department of Homeland Security and ICE from establishing, operating, expanding, or reopening any immigration detention or holding facility in Washington County, Maryland. It also forbids the use of federal funds for such a facility and gives local residents, officials, and the state the right to sue to enforce the ban. The measure is intended to protect community health, housing, and local decision‑making.
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