Author Archives: Carol Schlenker

Victory for Rockville’s Fostering Community Trust Ordinance: Lessons Learned

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Carol Schlenker

On June 19, Rockville became only the third city in Maryland to pass an ordinance limiting the role of its local police in enforcement of federal immigration law, following Takoma Park in 1985 and Hyattsville earlier this year. After nearly … Continue reading →

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Rockville “Fostering Community Trust” supporters counter FAIR, HSM claims

Posted on April 2, 2017 by Carol Schlenker

“If it bleeds, it leads,” that old adage of for-profit media, reflects two unfortunate realities: (1) advertising revenue determines content and (2) consumers have an appetite for the sensational. While supporters and opponents of Rockville’s Fostering Community Trust ordinance and similar … Continue reading →

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Mythbusting Rockville’s Sanctuary Ordinance

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Carol Schlenker

As reported earlier this week, Rockville residents and our neighbors throughout Montgomery County (and even further afield) testified at the Mayor and Council meeting on March 6 about a proposed ordinance regarding the role of local police in federal immigration … Continue reading →

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Activists make case for Sanctuary Rockville ordinance at Monday hearing; vote next Monday

Posted on March 4, 2017 by Carol Schlenker

Rockville has taken the first step towards codifying its unofficial policy limiting the role of city police and staff in cooperating with federal authorities to enforce immigration law,[1] and MCCRC was there to voice support. At the Mayor and Council … Continue reading →

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