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Morristown Council unanimously adopts resolution backing New Jersey Immigrant Trust Act
Summary
After public comments from immigrants and advocates, the Town of Morristown Council voted unanimously Jan. 28 to adopt a resolution urging the state Legislature and governor to pass and sign the New Jersey Immigrant Trust Act (ITA).
Morristown — The Town of Morristown Council voted unanimously Jan. 28 to adopt Resolution R43-2025 supporting the New Jersey Immigrant Trust Act, encouraging the state Legislature to pass and the governor to sign the measure that would codify the state's Immigrant Trust Directive.
The resolution, read in full at the meeting, cites the Immigrant Trust Act as "ITA s 36 72-dash a 49 87" and says it would expand protections so "no one need fear that a visit to the DMV, to enroll their children in school, to obtain lawfully entitled health care . . . could lead to their private information being shared with ICE." The council recorded a roll-call vote with all members present voting yes.
Why it matters: Supporters said state-level codification would reinforce local practices and reduce fear among immigrant residents who, they said, avoid public services because of enforcement concerns. Dozens of residents and advocates addressed the council during the public-comment…
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