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SAFE Act would require judicial authorization before ICE enters nonpublic areas of schools, hospitals and daycares
Summary
Senate Bill 5,906 would codify and expand model policies that limit immigration enforcement in nonpublic areas of K-12 schools, higher education, hospitals, daycares and election offices, requiring a judicial warrant or order for entry; proponents say it reduces chilling effects, while some stakeholders ask for clearer model policies and technical fixes.
Senate Bill 5,906, the Secure and Accountable Federal Enforcement (SAFE) Act, would require judicial authorization before federal civil immigration enforcement can enter nonpublic areas of public institutions including schools, hospitals and higher-education facilities and would restrict certain data collection related to immigration status.
Prime sponsor Sen. Drew Hansen (23rd Legislative District) said the bill codifies and expands model policies already created under the Keep Washington Working Act and extends protections to places not previously covered, such as private health-care facilities and daycares. "This bill prevents ICE from going into…
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