Howard County bill aims to shield taxpayers from ICE facility costs

Howard lawmakers' bill would set higher tax rates on propose ICE facility in Elkridge

Sen. Clarence Lam (D-Howard and Anne Arundel) and Del. Gabriel Marone (D-Howard) unveiled their bill Thursday that would let the county set higher property tax and transfer tax rates for a proposed immigration detention facility in Elkridge. (Photo by Pera Onal/Maryland Matters)After Howard County officials lost the first round of a court fight to block a proposed immigration facility in Elkridge, state lawmakers Thursday unveiled legislation th…

Howard County seeks new tax on ICE center after judge reinstates permits

Howard County lawmakers have proposed new legislation that would allow the county to impose higher property taxes on facilities leased as secure confinement centers.

Elkridge ICE facility could face higher taxes under bill

The bill's sponsors explained that the legislation aims to make facility owners contribute to costs that could fall on local taxpayers.

Howard County bill aims to shield taxpayers from ICE facility costs

Howard County leaders are fighting back against an ICE detention facility that plans to operate on property located on Meadow Ridge Road.