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.
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Officially: 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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Where it stands
Sitting in the Judiciary
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (2/6/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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