,,ii #aafth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #bjig ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,july #aa1 #bjai,mr4 ,blumenthal 7for himself1 ,ms4 ,hirono1 ,ms4 ,harris1 ,mr4 ,markey1 ,mr4 ,wyden1 ,ms4 ,duckworth1 ,mr4 ,schatz1 ,ms4 ,klobuchar1 ,mrs4 ,murray1 ,ms4 ,warren1 ,mr4 ,kaine1 ,mr4 ,murphy1 ,mr4 ,merkley1 ,mrs4 ,gillibrand1 ,ms4 ,cortez ,masto1 and ,mr4 ,bennet7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on the ,judiciary ,a ,,bill ,to amend section #bhg of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations1 to clarify the powers of immigration officers at such locations1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,protecting ,sensitive ,locations ,act4 #b4 ,powers of immigration officers and employees at sensitive locations ,section #bhg of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aceg7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7i7 7#a7 ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7ii7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 7iii7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate2 7iv7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 7v7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7vi7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,b7 ,the term early childhood education program has the meaning given the term under section #ajc of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjc74 7,c7 ,the term enforcement action-- 7i7 means an apprehension1 arrest1 interview1 request for identification1 search1 or surveillance for the purposes of immigration enforcement2 and 7ii7 includes an enforcement action at1 or focused on1 a sensitive location that is part of a joint case led by another law enforcement agency4 7,d7 ,the term exigent circumstances means a situation involving-- 7i7 the imminent risk of death1 violence1 or physical harm to any person or property1 including a situation implicating terrorism or the national security of the ,united ,states2 7ii7 the immediate arrest or pursuit of a dangerous felon1 terrorist suspect1 or other individual presenting an imminent danger2 or 7iii7 the imminent risk of destruction of evidence that is material to an ongoing criminal case4 7,e7 ,the term prior approval means-- 7i7 in the case of officers and agents of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement1 prior written approval to carry out an enforcement action involving a specific individual or individuals authorized by-- 7,i7 the ,assistant ,director of ,operations1 ,homeland ,security ,investigations2 7,,ii7 the ,executive ,associate ,director of ,homeland ,security ,investigations2 7,,iii7 the ,assistant ,director for ,field ,operations1 ,enforcement and ,removal ,operations2 or 7,,iv7 the ,executive ,associate ,director for ,field ,operations1 ,enforcement and ,removal ,operations2 7ii7 in the case of officers and agents of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection1 prior written approval to carry out an enforcement action involving a specific individual or individuals authorized by-- 7,i7 a ,chief ,patrol ,agent2 7,,ii7 the ,director of ,field ,operations2 7,,iii7 the ,director of ,air and ,marine ,operations2 or 7,,iv7 the ,internal ,affairs ,special ,agent in ,charge2 and 7iii7 in the case of other ,federal1 ,state1 or local law enforcement officers1 to carry out an enforcement action involving a specific individual or individuals authorized by-- 7,i7 the head of the ,federal agency carrying out the enforcement action2 or 7,,ii7 the head of the ,state or local law enforcement agency carrying out the enforcement action4 7,f7 ,the term sensitive location includes all of the physical space located within #a1jjj feet of-- 7i7 any medical treatment or health care facility1 including any hospital1 health care practitioner's office1 accredited health clinic1 alcohol or drug treatment center1 emergent or urgent care facility1 or community health center2 7ii7 public and private schools 7including preschools1 primary schools1 secondary schools1 and postsecondary schools 7including colleges and universities71 sites of early childhood education program facility1 sites of after school programs1 other institutions of learning 7including vocational or trade schools71 or other site at which individuals who are unemployed or underemployed may apply for or receive workforce training2 7iii7 any scholastic or education-related activity or event1 including field trips and interscholastic events2 7iv7 any school bus or school bus stop during periods when school children are present on the bus or at the stop2 7v7 a location at which emergency service providers distribute food or provide shelter2 7vi7 any organization that-- 7,i7 assists children1 pregnant women1 victims of crime or abuse1 or individuals with significant mental or physical disabilities2 or 7,,ii7 provides-- 7aa7 disaster or emergency social services and assistance2 or 7bb7 services for individuals experiencing homelessness1 including food banks and shelters2 7vii7 any church1 synagogue1 mosque1 or other place of worship1 including buildings rented for the purpose of religious services1 retreats1 counseling1 workshops1 instruction1 and education2 7viii7 any ,federal1 ,state1 or local courthouse1 including the office of an individual's legal counsel or representative1 and a probation1 parole1 or supervised release office2 7ix7 the site of a funeral1 wedding1 or other religious ceremony or observance2 7x7 any public demonstration1 such as a march1 rally1 or parade2 7xi7 any domestic violence shelter1 rape crisis center1 supervised visitation center1 family justice center1 or victim services provider2 7xii7 any congressional district office2 7xiii7 any public assistance office1 including ,federal1 ,state1 and municipal locations at which individuals may apply for or receive unemployment compensation or report violations of labor and employment laws2 7xiv7 any office of the ,social ,security ,administration2 7xv7 any indoor or outdoor premises of a ,state ,department of ,motor ,vehicles2 7xvi7 any public library2 or 7xvii7 any other location specified by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security for purposes of this subsection4 7#b7 7,a7 ,an enforcement action may not take place at1 or be focused on1 a sensitive location unless-- 7i7 the action involves exigent circumstances2 or 7ii7 prior approval for the enforcement action was obtained from the appropriate official4 7,b7 ,if an enforcement action is initiated pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 and the exigent circumstances permitting the enforcement action cease1 the enforcement action shall be discontinued until such exigent circumstances reemerge4 7,c7 ,if an enforcement action is carried out in violation of this subsection-- 7i7 no information resulting from the enforcement action may be entered into the record or received into evidence in a removal proceeding resulting from the enforcement action2 and 7ii7 the alien who is the subject of such removal proceeding may file a motion for the immediate termination of the removal proceeding4 7#c7 7,a7 ,this subsection shall apply to any enforcement action by officers or agents of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 including-- 7i7 officers or agents of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement2 7ii7 officers or agents of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection2 and 7iii7 any individual designated to perform immigration enforcement functions pursuant to subsection 7g74 7,b7 ,while carrying out an enforcement action at a sensitive location1 officers and agents referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 shall make every effort-- 7i7 to limit the time spent at the sensitive location2 7ii7 to limit the enforcement action at the sensitive location to the person or persons for whom prior approval was obtained2 and 7iii7 to conduct themselves as discreetly as possible1 consistent with officer and public safety4 7,c7 ,if1 while carrying out an enforcement action that is not initiated at or focused on a sensitive location1 officers or agents are led to a sensitive location1 and no exigent circumstance and prior approval with respect to the sensitive location exists1 such officers or agents shall-- 7i7 cease before taking any further enforcement action2 7ii7 conduct themselves in a discreet manner2 7iii7 maintain surveillance2 and 7iv7 immediately consult their supervisor in order to determine whether such enforcement action should be discontinued4 7,d7 ,the limitations under this paragraph shall not apply to the transportation of an individual apprehended at or near a land or sea border to a hospital or health care provider for the purpose of providing medical care to such individual4 7#d7 7,a7 ,each official specified in subparagraph 7,b7 shall ensure that the employees under his or her supervision receive annual training on compliance with-- 7i7 the requirements under this subsection in enforcement actions at or focused on sensitive locations and enforcement actions that lead officers or agents to a sensitive location2 and 7ii7 the requirements under section #bci of this ,act and section #chd of the ,illegal ,immigration ,reform and ,immigrant ,responsibility ,act of #aiif 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #acfg74 7,b7 ,the officials specified in this subparagraph are-- 7i7 the ,chief ,counsel of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement2 7ii7 the ,field ,office ,directors of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement2 7iii7 each ,special ,agent in ,charge of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement2 7iv7 each ,chief ,patrol ,agent of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection2 7v7 the ,director of ,field ,operations of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection2 7vi7 the ,director of ,air and ,marine ,operations of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection2 7vii7 the ,internal ,affairs ,special ,agent in ,charge of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection2 and 7viii7 the chief law enforcement officer of each ,state or local law enforcement agency that enters into a written agreement with the ,department of ,homeland ,security pursuant to subsection 7g74 7#e7 ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall modify the ,notice to ,appear form 7,i-#hfb7-- 7,a7 to provide the subjects of an enforcement action with information1 written in plain language1 summarizing the restrictions against enforcement actions at sensitive locations set forth in this subsection and the remedies available to the alien if such action violates such restrictions2 7,b7 so that the information described in subparagraph 7,a7 is accessible to individuals with limited ,english proficiency2 and 7,c7 so that subjects of an enforcement action are not permitted to verify that the officers or agents that carried out such action complied with the restrictions set forth in this subsection4 7#f7 7,a7 ,the ,director of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement and the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection shall each submit an annual report to the appropriate committees of ,congress that includes the information set forth in subparagraph 7,b7 with respect to the respective agency4 7,b7 ,each report submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include1 with respect to the submitting agency during the reporting period-- 7i7 the number of enforcement actions that were carried out at1 or focused on1 a sensitive location2 7ii7 the number of enforcement actions in which officers or agents were subsequently led to a sensitive location2 and 7iii7 for each enforcement action described in clause 7i7 or 7ii7-- 7,i7 the date on which it occurred2 7,,ii7 the specific site1 city1 county1 and ,state in which it occurred2 7,,iii7 the components of the agency and the names of the agents involved in the enforcement action2 7,,iv7 whether the enforcement action took place with prior approval or if the enforcement action was the result of exigent circumstances1 and-- 7aa7 if prior approval was granted1 documentation confirming conditions of approval2 or 7bb7 if under exigent circumstances1 a description of those circumstances2 7,v7 a description of the enforcement action1 including the nature of the criminal activity of its intended target2 7,,vi7 the number of individuals1 if any1 arrested or taken into custody2 7,,vii7 the number of collateral arrests1 if any1 and the reasons for each such arrest2 7,,viii7 a certification whether the location administrator was contacted before1 during1 or after the enforcement action2 and 7,,ix7 the percentage of all of the staff members and supervisors reporting to the officials listed in paragraph 7#d77;,b7 who completed the training required under paragraph 7#d77;,a74 7#g7 ,nothing in the subsection may be construed-- 7,a7 to affect the authority of ,federal1 ,state1 or local law enforcement agencies-- 7i7 to enforce generally applicable ,federal or ,state criminal laws unrelated to immigration2 or 7ii7 to protect residents from imminent threats to public safety2 or 7,b7 to limit or override the protections provided in-- 7i7 section #bci2 or 7ii7 section #chd of the ,illegal ,immigration ,reform and ,immigrant ,responsibility ,act of #aiif 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #acfg74 4