Gov. Sherrill signs bills limiting state role in immigration enforcement

The three bills, including one restricting cops from cooperating with ICE agents, are the first major pieces of legislation Gov. Mikie Sherrill has signed.

By: Sophie Nieto-Munoz

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: March 25, 2026

Words: 970

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed three immigration-related bills into law Wednesday, including one that codifies a state directive that restricts when local and state police can aid federal immigration authorities.

Sherrill, joined by lawmakers who sponsored the bills and Latino advocates from across the state, said it’s important to solidify New Jersey’s status as a haven for immigrants as the Trump administration carries out its mass detention and deportation effort.

“In the past …

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