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This bill, known as the Keep Safe Spaces Safe Act, aims to protect vulnerable individuals by restricting immigration enforcement activities in sensitive service locations. Specifically, the bill prohibits employees of homeless shelters, rape crisis centers, domestic violence shelters, family justice centers, and human trafficking service providers from allowing immigration enforcement agents access to nonpublic areas without a valid judicial warrant. The bill defines "immigration enforcement" broadly, covering both civil and criminal federal immigration laws that relate to a person's presence, entry, reentry, or employment in the United States. Employees at these facilities can only grant access if the immigration agents provide valid identification, a written statement of purpose, and a valid judicial warrant. The legislation is designed to create a safe environment for vulnerable populations, ensuring they can access critical support services without fear of immigration-related interruption. The bill also includes a severability clause, meaning that if any part of the law is found invalid, the rest of the law can still be enforced. Additionally, the bill notes that no state reimbursement is required since it primarily creates or modifies criminal definitions and penalties.

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