Codifies AG directive, "Strengthening Trust Between Law Enforcement and Immigrant Communities."

Summary

The bill codifies the Attorney General’s directive to keep state and local police focused on New Jersey criminal law, not federal civil immigration matters. It stops officers from acting on a person's immigration status and bans the use of race or ethnicity in policing decisions. The goal is to build trust with immigrant communities and improve public safety.

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