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S 3813

Prohibits immigration enforcement on certain public lands; appropriates funds.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Brian Stack

New Jersey bill prohibits immigration enforcement on certain public lands and allocates funds for implementation, creating sanctuary zones from deportation activities.

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
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Bill Summary · S 3813

Legislative bill overview

S 3813 prohibits immigration enforcement activities by federal, state, and local authorities on certain designated public lands in New Jersey and appropriates funds to implement this policy. The bill restricts law enforcement from conducting immigration-related arrests, detentions, or investigations within these protected areas.

Why is this important

This bill directly affects how immigration enforcement operates in New Jersey and could establish sanctuary zones where undocumented immigrants have legal protection from deportation activities. It raises questions about federal-state cooperation on immigration enforcement and the balance between state sovereignty and federal immigration authority.

Potential points of contention

  • Federal authority conflict: Immigration enforcement is primarily a federal responsibility; states restricting it may face legal challenges under the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution
  • Selective enforcement concerns: Critics may argue that prohibiting enforcement in specific areas simply displaces immigration enforcement to surrounding regions rather than addressing underlying issues
  • Funding and implementation: The appropriations required to enforce this prohibition are unspecified, raising questions about budget impact and administrative feasibility
  • Law enforcement cooperation: The bill may complicate relationships between local police and federal immigration authorities (ICE), affecting information-sharing agreements and joint operations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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