Work with ICE or fight it? States face immigration divide

By: NJ State House News Service

Outlets: NJ State House News Service

Published: March 6, 2026

Words: 1,459

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement, whose actions have been the subject of nationwide protests and contentious debate, is the target of legislation proposed in New Jersey and states across the country.

Bills in some states would prohibit ICE officers from wearing face coverings, operating near schools and churches and using surveillance technology for immigration enforcement. Other states would require cooperation between state and local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.

In New Jersey, where Democrats control …

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