WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

HB 1006

Immigration Enforcement - Sensitive Locations - Guidelines and Policies (Protecting Sensitive Locations Act)

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Nick Allen and 48 co-sponsors

Maryland would restrict immigration enforcement in sensitive locations like schools and hospitals unless authorized by court order or emergency circumstances.

Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · HB 1006

Legislative bill overview

HB 1006 would establish state-level guidelines and policies restricting immigration enforcement activities in designated "sensitive locations" such as schools, hospitals, courthouses, and places of worship. The bill aims to create a legal framework that limits federal and state immigration enforcement access to these facilities without specific judicial authorization or emergency circumstances.

Why is this important

Sensitive location protections directly affect vulnerable populations' access to essential services—patients may avoid hospitals, students may skip school, and crime victims may refuse to report crimes if enforcement activity is feared at these venues. The policy represents a state-level attempt to balance immigration enforcement with public health, education, and safety outcomes, creating tension between federal immigration authority and state regulatory interests.

Potential points of contention

  • Federalism concerns: Whether states can legally restrict federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, given immigration's constitutional status as a federal power
  • Public safety trade-offs: Critics may argue restrictions could impede legitimate law enforcement operations or create sanctuary policies that some view as obstructing justice
  • Definition disputes: Disagreement over which locations qualify as "sensitive," what constitutes legitimate exceptions, and how emergency circumstances are defined
  • Enforcement mechanisms: Unclear how Maryland would enforce compliance against federal agents or what penalties apply to violations

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

Sign in to ask a question.