A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Montgomery County Sheriff's office on January 29, 2025. The request was made by us at South Central Reporter, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The FOIA request specifically asked for documents and/or records showing persons committed to county jails in Montgomery who have had an Immigration Detainer issued by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency lodged against them since January 29, 2024.
As a media organization, we are deeply involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. We believe that we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional due to our role in disseminating information.
We will continue to update the public with any developments regarding this request. As always, our goal is to provide transparency and accountability in all matters related to local government affairs.
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