ICE Notice Posted On Apartment Doors A Hoax: MoCo Council Member

SILVER SPRING, MD — A notice supposedly posted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement outside a Silver Spring apartment complex is fake, says a Montgomery County lawmaker.

"Please be advised that Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel from the Department of Homeland Security will be on the premises beginning August 2, 2019," the sign, which was taped on the doors of White Oak Gardens, read.

Council member Will Jawando posted two photos of the notice on Facebook Thursday, calling it a "hoax meant to upset residents."

"After investigating the credibility of this notice it is our understanding that it is a hoax meant to upset residents," Jawando wrote. "I will continue to monitor the situation and know that you can always reach out to my office with issues."

In his post, the council member also provided a link to the Montgomery County Charles W. Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center's website.

An ICE representative told Patch the notice was not issued or posted by the agency.