‘Halo’ zone around police, ICE nears final passage as Dems voice First Amendment concerns

By: Liam Niemeyer

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: March 25, 2026

Words: 567

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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A bill that would impose a 25-foot buffer zone around “first responders,” including federal immigration agents, is nearing final passage in the GOP-controlled Kentucky legislature.

Senate Bill 104 would criminalize harassing or impeding local law enforcement, medics and Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.

Senate Bill 104

The Kentucky House of Representatives approved the measure by a 79-16 vote on Wednesday with most of the …

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