The Immigrant Trust Act will help protect immigrant residents from unnecessary exposure to federal immigration officers. Specifically, S3672/A4987 requires State government entities in the Executive Branch that provide direct services to expand critical privacy protections. Immigration-related questions will only be asked when necessary to determine eligibility for a service, and law enforcement agencies will be prohibited from voluntarily sharing personal information with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This is not only a necessary protection, but once it becomes law, it will send a clear message: New Jersey is a place for all of us.
The bill has been referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee. In order to be brought to the full Senate and Assembly for a vote, the bill must first be scheduled for a hearing in each of these committees. You can use this form to contact Governor Murphy, Senate President Scutari and Assembly Speaker Coughlin to urge that the bills be scheduled for the respective committee hearings as soon as possible. Additionally, this will send a message to your Assemblypersons and State Senator to convey your strong support for this legislation.