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Congress·In Committee·S. 455

Protecting Sensitive Locations Act

Congress proposes limits on immigration enforcement within 1,000 feet of schools, hospitals, and courthouses

about 1 year ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text
Part of: Congress Proposes Restricting Immigration Enforcement Near Sensitive Locations
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No legislative action in over 90 days.

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Key Points

  • Would bar immigration enforcement actions within 1,000 feet of many “sensitive locations,” like schools, hospitals, places of worship, shelters, courthouses, and polling places, unless there’s an emergency safety situation.
  • Tells immigration officers to stop and check with a supervisor if they are not sure an emergency exists, and to act discreetly and spend as little time as possible when near a sensitive location.
  • Creates a big consequence for breaking the rule: information from an illegal action couldn’t be used in immigration removal cases, and the person could ask to end the case.
  • Requires annual training for key immigration enforcement leaders and sets up detailed reporting to oversight offices after any sensitive-location action, plus yearly public-style reports to Congress.
  • Would take effect 90 days after the law is enacted, and requires the Homeland Security Department to write rules within 90 days to carry it out.
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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

How this policy affects specific groups of people

Mixed Impacts(1)
Federal Employee
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Positive Impacts(16)
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Visa Holder
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Child Tax Credit
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Disability Benefits
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Snap Food Stamps
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Housing Assistance
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Milestones

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Feb 6, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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Feb 6, 2025

Introduced in Senate

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Protecting Sensitive Locations Act

Bill NumberS 455
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Cosponsors

(28)
D: 27I: 1

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