New Jersey Democrats resurrect ICE bills in face of strong Republican opposition

By: Katie Thorn

Outlets: NJ State House News Service

Published: March 23, 2026

Words: 560

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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By Katie Thorn

NJ State House News Service

Democrats on Monday resurrected three immigration bills that former Gov. Phil Murphy vetoed on his last day in office, despite vehement opposition by Republicans.

After a surge in enforcement by Immigration and Customs Enforcement across the nation, New Jersey has become one of the most active states in trying to rein in federal law enforcement officers as a means of protecting vulnerable immigrant communities Other states, such …

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