New York S05954 prohibits law enforcement officers and peace officers from inquiring about the immigration status of a victim or witness to a.
New York S05954 amends the executive law to prohibit law enforcement officers and peace officers from inquiring about the immigration status of a victim or witness to a criminal offense, except when necessary to investigate the offense. The bill defines "law enforcement officer" as a state or local police officer and "peace officer" as any person designated as a peace officer under the criminal procedure law. This act takes effect immediately.
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