Law enforcement access to sensitive locations restricted, civil remedies established, concealing identity crime modified, scope of use of force investigations expanded, access to certain information limited.
Motion to suspend rules; Motion did not prevail
Summary
The bill defines "civil arrest" for immigration purposes and bars law‑enforcement agencies from making such arrests of parties, witnesses, or their companions while they travel to, are inside, or leave a courthouse. It also establishes definitions for court companions and other related terms, aiming to keep court proceedings free from immigration enforcement actions.
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