DHS ends sensitive locations policy allowing ICE arrests at churches and schools
The Department of Homeland Security ended a long-standing policy that restricted ICE agents’ ability to arrest undocumented people at sensitive locations including houses of worship, schools, and hospitals. DHS stated “Criminals will no longer be able to hide in America’s schools and churches to avoid arrest,” marking a significant escalation in enforcement tactics that breaks with decades of precedent.
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- What we know so far about Trump's mass deportation plans and ICE raids following immigration executive orders (2025-07-01)
- Trump says ICE can arrest people at churches and schools, directs agency to use common sense (2025-01-21)
- Trump officials revoke Biden policy that barred ICE arrests near sensitive locations like schools and churches (2025-01-21)
- ICE can raid churches and schools to arrest immigrants under new policy (2025-01-21)
- Trump lifts protections against immigration enforcement at schools, churches, hospitals and other sensitive areas (2025-01-21)
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