New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced Tuesday that her administration will restrict U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations on state-owned property and create an online portal allowing residents to submit information about ICE activity.
In a statement posted to X, Sherrill said she signed an executive order barring ICE from launching enforcement actions from state facilities. She also directed residents to a new website operated by the New Jersey Attorney General's Office where individuals can upload videos and report encounters involving federal immigration authorities.
According to the site, users may document “incidents involving harmful conduct by, or negative interactions with,” federal agents. Sherrill encouraged residents who observe immigration enforcement activity — and are at a safe distance — to submit footage.
The administration also promoted a separate state-run webpage outlining what it describes as residents’ constitutional rights during interactions with federal agents. That resource connects individuals to legal guidance, including pro-bono representation.
Republican Rep. Jeff Van Drew sharply criticized the initiative, arguing that ICE officers are engaged in removing violent offenders and that encouraging public tracking of their activity could create security risks. He said the governor’s action effectively places a target on federal law enforcement personnel.
State officials indicated that information collected through the reporting portal will not be made publicly available. The site is accessible in 22 languages.
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