Published: November 1, 2021
“We can accomplish our law enforcement mission without denying individuals access to needed medical care, children access to their schools, the displaced access to food and shelter, people of faith access to their places of worship, and more,” said Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas.
On October 27, 2021, Secretary Mayorkas renewed the policy guidelines for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regarding the pursuit of enforcement actions in or near protected areas. The secretary’s issuance is in conjunction with President Biden’s goal of bringing “greater humanity” to immigration enforcement. A major part of the renewed policies is the expansion of so-called sensitive or “protected areas.” Examples of these areas include:
While Secretary Mayorkas used the term “areas,” the protection extends to public events and gatherings, too. ICE and CBP may only perform limited operations during religious or civil ceremonies or observances and public demonstrations.
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