The California state Senate committee has cleared SB 48, a bill aimed at restricting immigration enforcement on school grounds. The legislation prohibits immigration authorities from accessing school campuses without a warrant and establishes a one-mile buffer zone where law enforcement cannot assist with immigration cases. Initiated in response to President Trump's end to protections on sensitive locations, the bill seeks to safeguard students from disruptions that negatively affect their education and mental health. It highlights the importance of ensuring that all students have the right to learn without fear of deportation.
"The U.S. Supreme Court has long established that the Constitution guarantees a right to education regardless of immigration status, and until recently, the federal government had treated these sensitive spaces as safe zones."
"Immigration actions near schools have a chilling effect on school attendance, increased learning loss and harms student mental health."
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