This bill proposes significant updates to current statutes regarding the use of property owned by cities, counties, and the state for civil immigration enforcement activities. Under the new provisions,
property owned by a city, county, or the state may not be used for civil immigration enforcement unless there is a valid judicial warrant specifying the property for such activities. Additionally,
designated signage must be provided at public entrances to inform the public that these properties cannot be used for immigration enforcement without a warrant.
Furthermore, the bill stipulates that
individuals on these properties cannot be questioned, detained, or arrested by immigration enforcement officers unless a valid judicial warrant applicable to the person is presented. The definition of a "staging area" is also clarified to include locations used to assemble and deploy resources for civil immigration enforcement operations. Overall, these changes aim to enhance protections for individuals on public property and limit the scope of immigration enforcement activities.
Statutes affected: Introduced Version: 9-500.54, 11-269.31, 41-807