Kristin Mink
Coverage of Kristin Mink in the Nexus archive.
- Montgomery County firefighters violated law against cooperating with ICE, council member says
Montgomery County firefighters potentially violated the county's Trust Act by preparing to assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement on the Potomac River. Council member Kristin Mink criticized the action but noted firefighters faced conflicting county rules.
- Montgomery County rolls out six-month moratorium on data center permits
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced a six-month moratorium on data center permits to establish specific regulations before processing applications. The pause is not a ban and aims to address community concerns through proposed zoning amendments. Council members, including Will Jawando and Kristin Mink, supported the move to refine rules, while Atmosphere Data Centers is involved in a data center project under review.
- Montgomery Co. executive signs bills designed to protect county immigrant population
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich signed four bills aimed at protecting the county's immigrant population by restricting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities. The legislation includes measures like prohibiting county-owned properties from being used for ICE staging, banning masks during law enforcement duties, and blocking permits for immigration detention facilities.