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HR 115

A RESOLUTION relating to areas to be protected from civil immigration enforcement actions.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Beverly Chester-Burton and 2 co-sponsors

Kentucky resolution establishes protected areas restricting civil immigration enforcement actions by federal authorities within state boundaries.

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Bill Summary · HR 115

Legislative bill overview

HR 115 is a Kentucky resolution that designates certain areas as protected zones where civil immigration enforcement actions by federal authorities would be restricted or prohibited. The resolution seeks to establish sanctuary policies within the state, limiting cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration agencies in specified locations.

Why is this important

This measure addresses the intersection of immigration enforcement and local governance, affecting how Kentucky communities interact with federal immigration authorities. It has real implications for residents' sense of safety in designated areas, local law enforcement resources, and the state's relationship with federal immigration agencies.

Potential points of contention

  • Federal authority conflict: Questions about whether states can legally restrict federal immigration enforcement on their territory, given the supremacy of federal immigration law
  • Public safety debate: Disagreement over whether sanctuary policies enhance or compromise community safety and police-community relations
  • Resource and liability concerns: Uncertainty about potential federal funding consequences and legal liability if protected areas become sites of enforcement conflicts
  • Enforcement gaps: Concerns that protection zones may create inconsistent immigration enforcement across the state and neighboring jurisdictions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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