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US HB7470
Bill
Status
2/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
April McClain-Delaney
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and ICE from establishing, operating, expanding, or reopening any immigration detention or holding facility in Washington County, Maryland
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Bars the use of any federal funds for detention facility purposes in Washington County, applying to facilities run directly by the government or through contracts, intergovernmental agreements, or private entities
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Grants standing to Washington County residents, the county government, Members of Congress, and the State of Maryland to bring enforcement actions in federal court
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Courts may issue declaratory and injunctive relief to stop any activity violating the prohibition
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Introduced February 10, 2026 by Rep. McClain Delaney and referred to the House Judiciary and Homeland Security Committees
Legislative Description
Keep ICE Out of Washington County, Maryland Act
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2/10/2026