Requires law enforcement agencies to adopt policies of cooperation with federal immigration officials.
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Overview
This bill requires New Jersey law enforcement agencies, including police departments and educational institutions with police officers, to establish policies of cooperation with federal immigration officials. It also provides legal protections for officers who comply with these policies, specifically outlining a process for defending officers against civil lawsuits and indemnifying them against judgments related to their cooperation, provided the actions were not the result of intentional misconduct. The bill aims to ensure law enforcement agencies work with federal immigration authorities while safeguarding officers’ legal rights.
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