A11596·NY·house
Adds libraries to the list of sensitive locations for immigration enforcement purposes
In CommitteeFiled Jun 5, 2026
Sponsor: Gabriella Romero
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Jun 5, 2026
Summary
The bill amends the state civil rights law to include public libraries as "sensitive locations" for immigration enforcement. This means federal immigration officers may not conduct raids, detentions, or other enforcement actions inside libraries. The change is intended to protect library patrons and staff from immigration-related disruptions.
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