Protecting Sensitive Locations Act

House Bill

H.R. 1061

119th Congress

Protecting Sensitive Locations Act

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 6, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Adriano Espaillat

D - NY

Cosponsors

109

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Immigration

Summary

This bill restricts when and where immigration enforcement officers can conduct arrests and other enforcement actions. It prohibits immigration enforcement within 1,000 feet of sensitive locations like schools, hospitals, and places of worship, except in emergency situations. If officers violate these rules, any evidence collected cannot be used in deportation proceedings.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced2/6/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Protecting Sensitive Locations Act

This bill restricts when and where immigration enforcement officers can conduct arrests and other enforcement actions. It prohibits immigration enforcement within 1,000 feet of sensitive locations like schools, hospitals, and places of worship, except in emerg

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This bill restricts when and where immigration enforcement officers can conduct arrests and other enforcement actions. It prohibits immigration enforcement within 1,000 feet of sensitive locations like schools, hospitals, and places of worship, except in emergency situations. If officers violate these rules, any evidence collected cannot be used in deportation proceedings.

Bill Number: 1061
Introduced: 2/6/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy Area: Immigration

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Fact Sheet

Title: Protecting Sensitive Locations Act
Bill Number: 1061
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 2/6/2025
Summary: This bill restricts when and where immigration enforcement officers can conduct arrests and other enforcement actions. It prohibits immigration enforcement within 1,000 feet of sensitive locations like schools, hospitals, and places of worship, except in emergency situations. If officers violate the

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill restricts when and where immigration enforcement officers can conduct arrests and other enforcement actions. It prohibits immigration enforcement within 1,000 feet of sensitive locations like schools, hospitals, and places of worship, except in emergency situations. If officers violate these rules, any evidence collected cannot be used in deportation proceedings.

Last updated: 3/5/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Immigration enforcement actions would be prohibited within 1,000 feet of sensitive locations such as schools, hospitals, courthouses, places of worship, and disaster relief sites, except in emergency situations.
Officers must get supervisor approval before conducting enforcement at sensitive locations and must act discreetly to minimize disruption.
If enforcement rules are violated, evidence from that action cannot be used in court and the person facing deportation can request their case be dismissed.
The Department of Homeland Security must report each enforcement action at a sensitive location within 30 days and provide annual training to officers on these requirements.
Exceptions are allowed for national security threats, terrorist suspects, or individuals who pose extraordinary public danger, with prior written approval from senior officials.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would affect immigrants and immigration enforcement officers throughout the United States. It would limit where Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents can conduct arrests and investigations, creating protected zones around schools, hospitals, and other community locations. The bill aims to ensure people can access essential services like healthcare and education without fear of immigration enforcement.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Immigration

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1061, 119th Congress (2025). "Protecting Sensitive Locations Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-1061

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