ICE raid in Newark sparks renewed push for immigration protections in New Jersey
nj.com — February 9, 2025, 02:00 PM UTC
A recent ICE raid in Newark has renewed calls among New Jersey Democrats for permanent immigration protections. They want to turn the Attorney General's current order, which limits local cooperation with ICE, into state law. The existing directive restricts local law enforcement's involvement in civil immigration enforcement and data sharing about immigration status. Democrats argue that these protections could be reversed by future administrations. The push for a new state law comes after concerns that the current protections are not secure enough. The debate highlights ongoing tensions around immigration enforcement in New Jersey.