This bill prohibits New Jersey state funds from being used to provide legal assistance or services to immigrants facing detention or deportation based on their immigration status. It applies to all state contracts, grants, or funding agreements with public agencies or nonprofit organizations offering such legal help. The law takes immediate effect and blocks funding that would otherwise support legal representation for immigrants in immigration proceedings. It directly affects immigrants seeking legal aid in deportation cases and organizations that provide such services using state resources. The bill does not change immigration law but restricts state financial support for related legal services.
This bill requires all licensed health care facilities in New Jersey to ask patients about their immigration status and submit monthly, anonymized reports to the Department of Health on the aggregate costs of care provided to individuals defined as "illegal aliens" (those unable to prove lawful presence). Facilities must not collect personal identifying information, and reports will be posted publicly online. Patients who knowingly provide false immigration status information face a fourth-degree crime penalty. The law directly affects health care providers through reporting duties and patients through potential penalties for misrepresentation.
This bill requires New Jersey's Governor, with the Commissioner of Education, to take actions protecting the state's educational resources from federal interference. Specifically, it mandates challenging federal policies limiting state authority over education, supporting efforts to challenge the Supreme Court's *Plyler v. Doe* decision (which guarantees public school access to undocumented children), and backing local initiatives preserving educational resources. The law directly affects New Jersey's public education system, state officials, and students, particularly those in immigrant communities. It establishes a state framework for opposing federal education policies but does not change existing school funding or curriculum rules. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.
New Jersey's Assembly Concurrent Resolution 71 (ACR 71) is a resolution urging the U.S. President and Congress to pass the federal "VISIBLE Act" (S.2212), which would require immigration enforcement officers to display visible identification during public enforcement actions. The resolution does not create new law but advocates for a federal requirement that officers show their agency name, last name, or badge number - while prohibiting non-medical face coverings during public enforcement - unless for covert operations or environmental hazards. It also calls for accountability measures, including disciplinary actions for non-compliance and annual reports to Congress and civil rights offices. This resolution directly affects U.S. immigration enforcement officers (e.g., CBP, ICE) and aims to increase transparency amid concerns about impersonation of federal agents.
This bill requires New Jersey's chief law enforcement officers or the Superintendent of State Police to notify federal immigration authorities whenever a non-citizen applies for a firearms purchaser identification card (for rifles and shotguns) or a handgun purchase permit. It directly affects non-citizens seeking to purchase or possess firearms under New Jersey's permit system. The key mechanism adds a mandatory notification step to the existing background check process, requiring law enforcement to share applicant information with federal immigration agencies. The bill does not alter background check standards but creates a new reporting obligation for non-citizen firearm permit applicants.
S 3616 would impose a 50% tax on the annual revenue earned by private companies operating facilities that detain individuals for legal violations (such as immigration or criminal offenses) under contracts with government entities. The tax applies to all money received from these public contracts, calculated as 50% of gross receipts, starting January 1, 2027. All tax revenue would be deposited into a new "Immigrant Protection Fund" managed by the state Treasury. This fund must be used annually to support immigration-related services in New Jersey, including legal assistance and community programs for immigrants.
This bill prohibits federal immigration enforcement agencies from using publicly owned or controlled lands (like parking lots, vacant lots, and garages) as staging areas, processing locations, or operations bases. It requires local governments to install clear signage on such properties and implement physical barriers where needed, while exempting properties under existing leases. The bill also extends this protection to eligible private properties (such as businesses, nonprofits, and faith institutions) by providing free signage, and appropriates funds from the General Fund for implementation. It explicitly states the law does not interfere with criminal warrants or other lawful uses of property.
This bill requires New Jersey's Attorney General to create a program that pays for relocating undocumented immigrants (those unlawfully present in the state) and their consenting immediate family members (spouse, domestic partner, children under 21, or legal ward) to their country of origin or an "authorized settlement country." It prohibits the state from sharing relocation participants' information with federal authorities if their only violation is immigration law, and imposes penalties - including up to 18 months in jail, $10,000 fines, or repayment of relocation costs - for re-entering the state unlawfully after participating. The program aims to reduce state costs associated with services like healthcare and education for this population.
This bill prohibits New Jersey state and local governments (including counties and municipalities) from using public funds or property to support immigrant detention facilities. Specifically, it bans state/local spending on constructing, renovating, or leasing public property for detention, paying private facility costs, or covering detention expenses for privately-owned facilities. The law allows public health and safety resources for detained individuals but does not affect existing detention operations. It directly affects state/local budgets and property decisions related to immigration enforcement. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
This New Jersey bill establishes a legal pathway for individuals to sue when immigration enforcement actions violate the U.S. Constitution. It permits civil lawsuits against law enforcement officers or agencies conducting immigration enforcement who knowingly breach constitutional rights, allowing successful plaintiffs to recover monetary damages (including punitive damages), attorney fees, and other relief. Key provisions require courts to consider factors like whether officers failed to identify themselves, wore facial coverings, bypassed body cameras, used crowd control equipment, or violated court orders when determining punitive damages. The bill explicitly states that qualified immunity remains a valid defense against such lawsuits. It directly affects individuals subjected to immigration enforcement and law enforcement officers or agencies involved in those actions.
