A 3267
Establishes law enforcement procedures for responding to immigration detainers and certain requests issued by federal immigration authorities.
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Bill overview
This bill establishes guidelines for New Jersey law enforcement agencies regarding responses to requests from federal immigration authorities. It clarifies that agencies should not comply with or detain individuals solely based on immigration detainers unless the person has been convicted of specific serious crimes. The bill also ensures that law enforcement can continue to share information about a person’s immigration status with other government entities, as permitted by federal law. This legislation aims to limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities in certain circumstances, mirroring similar laws in other states.
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