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- On March 25, 2026, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed legislation banning local law enforcement from collaborating with federal immigration authorities.
- The measure codifies the Immigrant Trust Directive, barring local agencies from detaining individuals for ICE.
- Sherrill said the law protects communities from federal overreach.
- Advocates seek stronger protections and urge officials to require a judge's warrant for ICE cooperation.
