The Safe Community Places and Policing Amendment Act of 2025 aims to enhance public safety and community trust in the District of Columbia by prohibiting local law enforcement from engaging in immigration enforcement without a judicial warrant or court order. The bill specifically restricts the District from providing transportation for federal agency officers involved in civil immigration enforcement and prohibits joint operations at designated "Safe Community Places," which include schools, healthcare facilities, and shelters, unless exigent circumstances or a judicial warrant are present. Additionally, the legislation mandates training for District employees to ensure compliance with these new protections.

This bill responds to concerns raised by residents regarding the presence of federal agents alongside Metropolitan Police Department officers, which has contributed to fear and underreporting of crime within immigrant and Latino communities. By establishing clear boundaries for cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, the Safe Community Places and Policing Amendment Act of 2025 seeks to prioritize local safety and reinforce community trust, ensuring that District resources are not used to facilitate actions that conflict with the community's values and safety priorities.