Reps. Mohamed, Synenberg Introduce Legislation to Protect Sensitive Locations

COLUMBUS — State Reps. Ismail Mohamed (D-Columbus) and Eric Synenberg (D-Beachwood) today announced they will be introducing legislation restricting immigration enforcement actions in sensitive locations such as schools, hospitals, courthouses, places of worship, and organizations that are actively serving children, crime victims, and individuals with disabilities.

“Every Ohioan deserves to feel safe in their school, hospital, or place of worship,” said Rep. Mohamed. “This legislation ensures that locations meant for care, reflection, and community support are not turned into places of fear. Immigration enforcement should not occur in sensitive locations where it can harm the health, freedom, and wellbeing of Ohio residents.”

“Hospitals, places of worship, courthouses, and schools must be safe spaces, period,” said Rep. Synenberg. “ICE’s actions in these sensitive spaces are cruel, invasive, and morally indefensible. Dragging fear into places meant for healing, faith, justice, and care is not law enforcement,  it is intimidation. No one should have to choose between getting medical care, practicing their faith, going to school, or protecting their family because of fear of immigration enforcement. This legislation draws a clear line: in Ohio, humanity, dignity, and safety come first.”

House Democrats continue to put forward legislation that supports community safety, upholds civil rights, and provides clarity and stability for local residents, schools, and law enforcement partners.

You can view the press conference here. 

EDITOR’S NOTE: A photo of Rep. Mohamed speaking at the press conference is attached to this press release. Courtesy: Ohio House Democrats.