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NJ A5232
NJ A5232"Immigration Enforcement Support Act"; authorizes law enforcement agency to detain and transfer to federal immigration authorities persons illegally in State; provides compensation to law enforcement agency for deportation.
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Introduced
01/27/2025
01/27/2025
In Committee
01/27/2025
01/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill permits the detention by State law enforcement agencies of persons in this State illegally to facilitate transfer to federal immigration authorities, regardless of the nature, degree, and severity of the offense with which the person is charged. In addition, the bill provides compensation to State law enforcement agencies directly involved in the deportation. Under the bill, for every person determined to be in this State illegally who is successfully deported, any State law enforcement agency directly involved in the process that led to the deportation of the person will be eligible to receive a compensation payment of $7,000 from the State. In the event that more than one law enforcement agency is directly involved in the deportation process, compensation is to be allocated proportionately based on each agency's level of involvement as determined by the Attorney General. The bill provides that a law enforcement agency will be considered directly involved in the deportation process if it has detained a person in order to facilitate transfer to federal authorities. Under the bill, the Attorney General is required to establish rules and regulations for determining eligibility and awarding compensation to participating law enforcement agencies.
AI Summary
This bill, named the "Immigration Enforcement Support Act," provides state law enforcement agencies with the authority to detain individuals believed to be in the state illegally and transfer them to federal immigration authorities, regardless of the severity of any other potential charges. The bill introduces a financial incentive program where law enforcement agencies can receive $7,000 for each person successfully deported after being detained, with compensation potentially split proportionally among multiple agencies involved in the deportation process. The Attorney General will be responsible for establishing rules to determine agency eligibility for these payments, and annual appropriations from the state's general fund will cover the compensation costs. The bill defines "federal immigration authorities" as any U.S. agency responsible for enforcing immigration laws and broadly includes both state and local law enforcement agencies within its scope. By offering financial compensation, the bill aims to encourage more active participation by local law enforcement in federal immigration enforcement efforts, potentially creating a more collaborative approach to identifying and removing individuals without legal status in the state.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee (on 01/27/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5232 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5500/5232_I1.HTM |
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