This bill aims to enhance public safety by modifying certain trespass offenses related to immigration enforcement. It mandates that a warrant signed by a judicial officer is required for any civil immigration enforcement actions, including entering premises or facilities for such purposes. Specifically, the bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.605, to include new definitions and provisions that prohibit individuals from entering premises for civil immigration enforcement without a judicial warrant and probable cause. It also establishes that individuals trespassing on school property or school buses for immigration enforcement must meet the same warrant and probable cause requirements.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new section in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 629, which explicitly prohibits peace officers and jailers from arresting or detaining individuals solely based on civil immigration warrants. This legislative change reflects a commitment to ensuring that immigration enforcement actions are conducted with appropriate legal oversight and respect for individual rights. The effective date for these changes is set for the day following final enactment, applying to crimes committed on or after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 609.605