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NJ A3991

Prohibits State funding to assist immigrants facing detention or deportation.


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Introduced
05/04/2020
In Committee
05/04/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

The bill prohibits State funds from being used to provide legal assistance or legal services to individuals facing detention or deportation based on their immigration status. The bill prohibits this funding directly, or under the terms of any contract with, or grant to, any public agency or nonprofit entity providing for such assistance or services. The purpose of this bill is to prevent State funds from being used to support an Office of Immigration Protection, or another organization or entity with a mission of offering legal assistance or legal services to protect immigrants. The Fiscal Year 2019 Budget, as proposed by Governor Murphy, includes language providing for an amount not to exceed $2,100,000 to be appropriated for Legal Services of New Jersey -- Legal Assistance in Civil Matters, based on actual or anticipated caseloads, for the provision of legal assistance to individuals facing detention or deportation based on their immigration status.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the use of state funds to provide legal assistance or services to individuals facing detention or deportation based on their immigration status. The purpose is to prevent state funds from being used to support an Office of Immigration Protection or similar organization that provides legal assistance to protect immigrants. The bill directly prohibits this funding, either directly or through contracts or grants with public agencies or nonprofit entities. This is in response to the Fiscal Year 2019 Budget proposal by Governor Murphy, which included funding for Legal Services of New Jersey to provide legal assistance to individuals facing detention or deportation due to immigration status.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee (on 05/04/2020)

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