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HR 1061119th CongressIn Committee
Protecting Sensitive Locations Act
Introduced: Feb 6, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] (D-New York)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Protecting Sensitive Locations Act limits immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations like schools, hospitals, places of worship, and other community sites, with exceptions for exigent circumstances.
Key Points
- 1Prohibits immigration enforcement actions within 1,000 feet of sensitive locations except under exigent circumstances
- 2Defines sensitive locations to include schools, hospitals, places of worship, disaster relief sites, and other community locations
- 3Requires annual training for immigration officers on sensitive location policies
- 4Mandates detailed reporting to Congress and oversight bodies for enforcement actions at sensitive locations
- 5Establishes penalties including exclusion of evidence and potential termination of removal proceedings for violations
- 6Requires supervisor approval for enforcement actions and immediate cessation if exigent circumstances cease
Impact Areas
Immigration enforcement practices and policiesUndocumented immigrants and mixed-status familiesSensitive location operators (schools, hospitals, places of worship)Immigration courts and removal proceedingsCongressional oversight of immigration enforcement
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