This bill aims to restrict immigration enforcement actions in designated sensitive locations, which include educational institutions, places of worship, hospitals, courthouses, and sites of significant public ceremonies or services. The bill defines "immigration enforcement action" as activities such as arresting or interviewing individuals and conducting searches or surveillance related to immigration status. It establishes that law enforcement officers are generally prohibited from carrying out these actions in sensitive locations, with specific exceptions outlined.
Under the proposed legislation, law enforcement officers may only conduct immigration enforcement actions in sensitive locations if they have a court order or if the action is necessary to address an imminent threat to public safety. This bill seeks to protect vulnerable populations and maintain the integrity of sensitive environments by limiting the scope of immigration enforcement in these areas.