Adds libraries to the list of sensitive locations for immigration enforcement purposes
This bill updates New York State's civil rights law to include libraries as "sensitive locations" where immigration enforcement officers are generally prohibited from entering. The change directly affects libraries by legally restricting law enforcement access to these spaces, joining other protected sites like parks and playgrounds on the list. By amending the existing statute, the legislation ensures that library patrons can use facilities without fear of immigration raids, while the law remains neutral on the broader debate over immigration policy.
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Jun 2026
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Introduced Jun 5, 2026
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