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This concurrent resolution strongly condemns President Trump's decision to rescind long-standing federal policy that prohibited Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from conducting immigration enforcement actions in sensitive locations such as schools, healthcare facilities, places of worship, and public demonstrations. The resolution highlights that these locations have traditionally been considered safe havens essential for public trust, and that removing their protected status undermines community well-being and deters vulnerable individuals from accessing critical services. Specifically, the resolution argues that the Trump administration's action was a fear tactic that created devastating consequences for immigrant families, including preventing them from seeking medical attention, attending school, and participating in everyday activities. The New Jersey Legislature formally denounces this policy change and calls for copies of the resolution to be sent to the President, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and New Jersey's congressional representatives, reaffirming the state's commitment to providing equal access to essential services for all residents, regardless of immigration status.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/ACR152