Establishes protections for immigrants interacting with government agencies; designates "New Jersey Immigrant Trust Act."
S 2771, the New Jersey Immigrant Trust Act, prohibits state and local government agencies from holding individuals for federal immigration authorities based on immigration detainers. It requires agencies like schools, hospitals, and law enforcement to provide services without fear of immigration enforcement, ensuring all residents access public services regardless of immigration status. The bill specifically bans cooperation with "immigration detainers" (requests from federal authorities to detain people) unless supported by a judicial warrant. This directly affects immigrant communities by reducing barriers to healthcare, education, and public safety services, while directing state resources toward local priorities instead of federal immigration enforcement.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
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2 primary · 13 co-sponsors
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P
Brian Stack
DDemocratic
P
Gordon Johnson
DDemocratic
Co
Andrew Zwicker
DDemocratic
Co
Angela McKnight
DDemocratic
Co
Benjie Wimberly
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Smith
DDemocratic
Co
Britnee Timberlake
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Cryan
DDemocratic
Co
John McKeon
DDemocratic
Co
Linda Greenstein
DDemocratic
Co
Nilsa Cruz-Perez
DDemocratic
Co
Raj Mukherji
DDemocratic
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