This bill proposes significant updates to current statutes regarding immigration enforcement in Arizona, particularly focusing on protections for individuals attending court proceedings and interactions with law enforcement in educational and childcare settings. It introduces new sections that establish protections for individuals traveling to and from court, ensuring they are privileged from civil arrest in specified locations, including courthouses, and clarifies that these protections remain effective regardless of judicial orders. Additionally, the bill mandates that hospitals and schools develop policies for law enforcement interactions, ensuring patient privacy and providing information on immigration rights, while also allowing for civil actions against violations of these provisions. In the context of licensed day care centers, the bill requires the creation of a written plan of action for law enforcement interactions, which must be shared with parents or guardians, and includes protocols for notifying them before their child's records can be accessed by law enforcement. It also establishes consequences for non-compliance, classifying them as license violations, and allows individuals to pursue civil actions against violations of constitutional rights during immigration enforcement. Overall, these updates aim to enhance protections for individuals in legal and educational settings while ensuring transparency and accountability in law enforcement interactions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 11-1052, 11-1053, 11-1054, 11-1055, 12-824