Council points to local laws and school protections after student asks about immigrant safety

Sofia Saladin, a Clarksburg High School student leader, asked what Montgomery County can do to ensure undocumented students feel safe in schools. Council member Evan Glass listed measures the county has passed in recent years — including the Trust Act and County Values Act — designed to protect access to government services and to limit ICE presence on county property. He also cited a local prohibition on siting a detention center and described school protections that limit ICE access to student information and classrooms.

Glass acknowledged students' fears and urged them to contact council offices with ideas, saying, "we are all collectively working to make sure that you are safe." He framed the county's approach as both legal protections and community support, and encouraged continued student engagement to shape future policies.