Take Action: Protect Immigrant Families & Communities – Support the Sensitive Locations Act (H.R. 1061)

The Protecting Sensitive Locations Act (H.R. 1061) is vital legislation that would prohibit immigration enforcement actions in spaces that provide essential services and refuge, such as houses of worship, schools, hospitals, courthouses, and other community centers. Without these protections, fear of enforcement deters individuals from seeking medical care, attending school, or practicing their faith, leading to harmful consequences for families and entire communities.

As United Methodists, we believe in the inherent dignity of every person and the sacredness of spaces that provide healing, learning, and worship. (The Social Principles, The Political Community, Basic Rights and Freedoms, Section G)

H.R. 1061 upholds the moral and biblical call to protect the vulnerable and welcome the stranger. No one should have to choose between their safety and accessing critical services. Schools should remain places of education, churches should remain places of worship, and hospitals should remain places of healing—without the fear of immigration enforcement tearing families apart. Congress must act now to ensure that these protections become law.

Take Action Today! Call or email your members of Congress and urge them to support H.R. 1061, the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act. Tell them that protecting these spaces is a matter of justice, human dignity, and community well-being. Use your voice to advocate for policies that safeguard immigrant families.

Use the form below to contact your representatives and make a difference today!