Bill · S. 5437· Senate(119-S-5437)
A bill to prohibit immigration enforcement actions at children's playgrounds.
- Introduced
- 9/17/2026
- Last activity
- 9/17/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Christopher Murphy
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as S. 5437 and was introduced in the Senate on September 17, 2026. The main purpose of the legislation is to stop immigration enforcement actions at children's playgrounds. Under this bill, certain individuals are explicitly banned from taking these actions. Specifically, no agent, officer, or employee of the Department of Homeland Security is allowed to conduct immigration enforcement at these locations. Additionally, any person acting under the authority of those agents, officers, or employees is bound by the same restriction. The text outlines this sole restriction in Section 1 of the bill.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 1 of the bill restricts any agent, officer, or employee of the Department of Homeland Security from conducting immigration enforcement actions at children's playgrounds, which could provide a protected space for families and children to visit without fear of these actions.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any details or provisions regarding potential negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups.
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No significant interests or groups are affected by this bill.
- 9/17/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in Senate