Contact Congress about S. 455: Protecting Sensitive Locations Act

Federal immigration officers would face new limits near schools, hospitals, churches, shelters, and many other public places. In most cases, they could not take enforcement action there or within 1,000 feet unless there is an emergency or a rare preapproved high-risk case. If officers break the rules, the evidence usually cannot be used in the related deportation case.

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Protecting Sensitive Locations Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Latest action on S. 455: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects immigrants and mixed-status families who use schools, hospitals, shelters, courts, churches, and other public services. It also directly affects ICE, Customs and Border Protection, and any other officers doing immigration work for the federal government. Schools, health providers, social service groups, and local public offices could also see fewer enforcement actions at their sites if the bill becomes law.

Why this matters: People may avoid school, medical care, worship, court, or disaster help if they fear immigration officers will be waiting there. This bill tries to lower that fear by putting those limits into federal law instead of leaving them to agency practice alone. It also adds oversight and legal consequences if officers break the rules. How much it changes real enforcement will depend on how the Department of Homeland Security writes the rules and follows them.

Key provisions in S. 455

• The bill covers immigration enforcement by Department of Homeland Security officers and agents. That includes ICE, Customs and Border Protection, and people doing immigration work under written agreements.
• In most cases, officers could not take immigration enforcement action at a sensitive location or within 1,000 feet of one. The ban also applies when the action is aimed at that location, unless there is an emergency or a rare preapproved high-risk arrest operation.
• Officers must stop right away if they are not sure an emergency exception applies. They cannot start again unless a supervisor clearly confirms they can.
• Officers must keep a low profile when acting at or near a sensitive location. They also must stay only as long as needed and focus only on targets approved earlier.
• The bill does not block medical transport for people arrested near land or sea borders. Officers can still take them to hospitals or other health providers for care.

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Questions people ask about S. 455

What is S. 455?

Federal immigration officers would face new limits near schools, hospitals, churches, shelters, and many other public places. In most cases, they could not take enforcement action there or within 1,000 feet unless there is an emergency or a rare preapproved high-risk case. If officers break the rules, the evidence usually cannot be used in the related deportation case.

How do I support or oppose S. 455?

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Who should I contact about S. 455?

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