To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations, and for other purposes.

3/6/2025, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1061

Bill 119 HR 1061, also known as the "Protecting Sensitive Locations Act," aims to amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act in order to restrict immigration enforcement actions at certain sensitive locations. The bill seeks to clarify the powers of immigration officers when it comes to conducting enforcement actions at these sensitive locations.

The bill defines sensitive locations as places such as schools, hospitals, places of worship, and public demonstrations. It prohibits immigration officers from carrying out enforcement actions at these locations unless there are exigent circumstances or prior approval has been obtained from a supervisor.

Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of immigration officers when conducting enforcement actions at sensitive locations, emphasizing the importance of respecting the rights and privacy of individuals present at these locations. Overall, the goal of Bill 119 HR 1061 is to ensure that sensitive locations remain safe spaces for all individuals, regardless of their immigration status, and to provide clarity and guidance to immigration officers when it comes to enforcing immigration laws in these settings.

Congressional Summary of HR 1061

Protecting Sensitive Locations Act

This bill prohibits immigration enforcement actions within 1,000 feet of a sensitive location except in exigent circumstances, such as the imminent risk of death, violence, or physical harm to any person.

Sensitive locations include

health care facilities;
schools and school bus stops;
places that provide assistance for people such as children, pregnant women, and abuse victims;
child care facilities;
places that provide disaster or emergency services;
places of worship;
courthouses and lawyers’ offices;
facilities used as polling places;
certain labor union facilities; and
public assistance offices.

The prohibition shall apply to Department of Homeland Security officers and agents, as well as state employees pursuing immigration enforcement actions.

If an enforcement action is carried out in violation of this prohibition (1) no information resulting from the action may be entered into the record in a resulting removal proceeding, and (2) the affected individual may move to immediately terminate such a proceeding.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection shall annually report to Congress about enforcement actions taken at sensitive locations in the preceding year.

Current Status of Bill HR 1061

Bill HR 1061 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 6, 2025. Bill HR 1061 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 6, 2025. Bill HR 1061's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 6, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1061

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

165

Democrat Cosponsors

165

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1061

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1061

To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations, and for other purposes.

Comments

Keira Parsons

652

1 year ago

I think this bill is good because it helps people in sensitive places. I think it's important to protect people in those areas. This bill is good for everyone.