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New Jersey Lawmakers Aim to Curb ICE's Influence

2/20/2026

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  • New Jersey Assembly lawmakers introduced a package to limit U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement influence in the state.
  • The proposals would bar ICE agents from public jobs in New Jersey.
  • They would also impose a 50% tax on private detention facilities.
  • New Jersey Assemblyman Ravi Bhalla, a sponsor, criticized ICE tactics as historical civil rights violations.
  • The legislation seeks greater protections, due process for immigrants, and oversight to rebuild trust.