NILC Statement on Reports that Trump Plans to Revoke Policy Safeguarding Schools, Churches from ICE

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December 11, 2024

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NILC Statement on Reports that Trump Plans to Revoke Policy Safeguarding Schools, Churches from ICE

WASHINGTON — Heidi Altman, federal advocacy director at the National Immigration Law Center, issued the following statement in response to a report that President-elect Donald Trump plans to revoke a long-standing policy restricting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from operating at or near sensitive locations, such as houses of worship, schools and hospitals, or sacred events like funerals and weddings: 

“This report highlights a significant threat that will impact every person in our country – immigrant and U.S.-born alike. People should not have to worry about their safety when sitting in church pews, going to the doctor, or picking up their kids at school. That’s why presidents of both parties going back decades have recognized the importance of preventing immigration enforcement from operating in these areas. Regardless of what Donald Trump chooses to do, each of us has a role to play in understanding and exercising our rights to safeguard our schools, churches, and hospitals from his cruelty. We will continue working with administrators, teachers, and health care workers in the weeks and months ahead on how all of us can protect our community members regardless of immigration status.” 

NILC has been updating Know Your Rights resources to help communities learn how they can assert their rights in health care settings and more, which are available on our resources web page. 

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