Assembly codifies immigrant-trust directive after fierce debate; related privacy bill also passes

Mar 23, 2026

The New Jersey Assembly voted to enshrine the attorney general's immigrant trust directive into law (A4071) after hours of heated debate over public safety and community trust. A related privacy-focused measure (A4070) also passed earlier in the session.

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The New Jersey General Assembly on Wednesday voted to make permanent the attorney general's immigrant trust directive, passing Assembly Bill A4071 by a recorded vote of 50 yeas to 21 nays.

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