Emergency Responder Protection Act

Protection of people at emergency sites: Enforcement actions may not take place within 1,000 feet of a protected emergency response location, such as places providing disaster relief, food, water, or temporary shelter, unless there are exigent circumstances (Section 2(a)(1)(A) and Section 2(a)(9)(F)).

Increased accountability for enforcement actions: If an enforcement action is carried out in violation of this subsection, the information cannot be entered into the record or received into evidence in a removal proceeding, and the subject may file a motion for the immediate termination of the proceeding (Section 2(a)(4)).

Mandatory oversight and reporting: The Secretary of Homeland Security must provide reports to the Office of the Inspector General and the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties after any enforcement action taken at a protected location (Section 2(a)(6)(A)).

Increased professionalism through training: Officials must ensure that employees under their supervision receive annual training regarding these requirements (Section 2(a)(5)(A)).

Exceptions for high-risk individuals: The restrictions do not apply to the transportation of an individual apprehended near a land or sea border to a hospital or health care provider for medical care (Section 2(a)(3)(C)).

Exceptions for specific arrest operations: The protections do not apply to rare, premeditated arrest operations involving terrorist suspects, those posing a clear threat to national security, or those posing an extraordinary danger to public safety, provided there is prior written approval (Section 2(a)(3)(D)).

Potential delays due to exigent circumstance requirements: Enforcement actions must be discontinued if exigent circumstances cease, and officers must consult with supervisors if they are uncertain whether such circumstances still exist (Section 2(a)(1)(B) and Section 2(a)(1)(C)).