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This bill establishes new requirements for certain enforcement activities in Utah, including prohibiting state and local law enforcement from assisting federal immigration authorities with immigration enforcement operations in "sensitive locations" (like public libraries, healthcare facilities, courthouses, or places providing health, shelter, or legal services) or houses of worship, unless there's an imminent threat of harm or damage, a request from the location's operator, or the operation is based on a federal criminal warrant or exigent circumstances. It also prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing facial coverings that obscure their identity while on duty, with exceptions for tactical units, undercover operations, or when required for safety or medical reasons, and mandates that law enforcement agencies develop and publicly post policies on facial covering use by July 1, 2026, with violations potentially leading to criminal penalties or civil liability. Furthermore, the bill restricts federal agencies from building or operating immigration detention facilities without express written approval from the state governor, county, and city, and requires full compliance with all state and local permitting and safety standards. The bill defines terms like "federal directive" (referring to federal mandates that may conflict with state law) and "immigration enforcement operation" (actions primarily aimed at identifying or apprehending individuals for civil immigration proceedings), and states that any conflicting federal directives are subject to Utah's Constitutional Sovereignty Act.

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