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NJ A1835
NJ A1835Requires AG to repeal law enforcement directive restricting law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Attorney General to repeal Attorney General Law Enforcement Directive No. 2018-6, which restricts law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Under the directive, among other provisions, State, county, and local law enforcement are prohibited from providing certain assistance to federal immigration authorities when the sole purpose is to enforce federal civil immigration law. In addition to other restrictions, the directive prohibits law enforcement from providing notice of a detained individual's upcoming release from custody or continuing the detention of a person past the time the person would be released from custody based solely on a civil immigration detainer request, with certain exceptions. The restrictions set forth in this directive pose a danger to the citizens of this State and are a substantial threat to public safety. Therefore, it is imperative that this directive be repealed.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Attorney General must repeal Attorney General Law Enforcement Directive No. 2018-6, which currently limits how state, county, and local law enforcement can assist federal immigration authorities, particularly when the only reason for assistance is to enforce federal civil immigration law. The directive, issued in 2018, also prevents law enforcement from notifying federal authorities about an individual's upcoming release from custody or holding that individual beyond their scheduled release time based solely on a civil immigration detainer request, with some exceptions. The bill argues that these restrictions endanger citizens and threaten public safety, making the repeal of this directive imperative.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (15)
Paul Kanitra (R)*,
Gregory Myhre (R)*,
Brian Rumpf (R)*,
Bob Auth (R),
John Azzariti (R),
Al Barlas (R),
Robert Clifton (R),
John DiMaio (R),
Dawn Fantasia (R),
Michael Inganamort (R),
Antwan McClellan (R),
Greg McGuckin (R),
Erik Peterson (R),
Alex Sauickie (R),
Jay Webber (R),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1835 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2000/1835_I1.HTM |
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