Montgomery County Hosts Citizenship Clinic for Immigrants

Event aims to provide legal support amid national political tensions

Mar. 28, 2026 at 3:49pm

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A serene, cinematic painting depicting a person sitting at a desk, focused on filling out citizenship paperwork, with warm lighting and deep shadows creating a contemplative mood.Montgomery County's citizenship clinic aims to provide immigrants with personalized legal guidance during a time of national anxiety over the naturalization process.Montgomery Village Today

Montgomery County, Maryland, is hosting a citizenship clinic on April 11th at the Wheaton Community Recreation Center to connect immigrants with legal professionals offering guidance on the naturalization process. The event is a collaboration between Gov. Wes Moore's office and other organizations, reflecting the county's efforts to support its diverse immigrant population amidst heightened national anxieties.

Why it matters

As a diverse community, Montgomery County is responding to the complex needs of its immigrant residents by providing accessible legal resources to navigate the citizenship process. This initiative aims to address the challenges many immigrants face in obtaining citizenship, particularly given the current political climate surrounding immigration issues.

The details

The citizenship clinic will offer personalized guidance to immigrants seeking naturalization. Council President Natali Fani-González, an immigrant herself, emphasized the importance of this event in providing the necessary legal support, as many residents lack the resources to navigate the complex citizenship process independently.

  • The citizenship clinic will be held on April 11, 2026 at the Wheaton Community Recreation Center.
  • Preregistration is required due to limited space.

The players

Natali Fani-González

The Montgomery County Council President, who is an immigrant and emphasized the importance of providing accessible legal support for the citizenship process.

Wes Moore

The Governor of Maryland, whose office is collaborating with other organizations to host the citizenship clinic.

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What they’re saying

“Many residents lack the resources to navigate the complex citizenship process independently, particularly given the current national political climate.”

— Natali Fani-González, Montgomery County Council President

What’s next

Interested individuals can register online for the citizenship clinic due to limited space.

The takeaway

Montgomery County's proactive approach to supporting its immigrant population by hosting a citizenship clinic reflects the county's commitment to addressing the complex needs of its diverse community, particularly in the face of heightened national tensions surrounding immigration issues.