NY S04121

Establishes a privilege from civil arrest for any person within 1,000 feet of a "sensitive location" unless the arrest is authorized by a judicial warrant or court order

Defines sensitive locations to include: healthcare facilities, all public and private schools, places of worship, domestic violence shelters, homeless shelters, food banks, disaster relief organizations, and offices of state/local elected officials

Makes willful violation of the arrest protection a contempt of court and false imprisonment, while preserving defenses available under Penal Law Article 35 (justification)

Allows individuals who believe their rights were violated, or the Attorney General on behalf of the state, to bring civil actions seeking equitable and declaratory relief, with recovery of costs and attorney's fees for successful plaintiffs

Defines "civil arrest" as arrests not primarily for criminal prosecution purposes or court contempt, effectively targeting immigration enforcement actions that occur outside the criminal justice system