The Trump administration has reinstated the authority of U.S. immigration and border officials to arrest undocumented migrants at so-called “sensitive” locations, including hospitals, schools, and houses of worship. This decision overturns previous policies that limited enforcement actions in these areas, prompting significant concern among advocates for immigrant rights and community safety.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that the new directive aims to ensure that “criminals will no longer be able to hide in America’s schools and churches to avoid arrest.” The statement emphasized the administration’s commitment to empowering law enforcement agencies, asserting that they will not be constrained in their efforts to uphold immigration laws.
Under the new policy, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will be able to conduct raids
