Assemblywoman Annette Quijano (D-Union) thanked Governor Mikie Sherrill for her plan to establish a statewide portal that allows residents to report Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity, calling the initiative an important step toward transparency, accountability, and community safety.
The creation of this reporting portal will send a clear message that NJ is committed to protecting the dignity and rights of all residents, regardless of immigration status. I commend Governor Sherrill for taking action to ensure our communities have a clear, accessible way to report ICE activity and raise concerns without fear.
said Assemblywoman Quijano.
Assemblywoman Quijano has long been a leading advocate for immigrant rights and protections in the Legislature. She is the sponsor of legislation that would prohibit ICE agents from concealing their identity during public operations, a measure designed to promote transparency and prevent intimidation during encounters with the public. She has also introduced legislation to prohibit State pension and annuity funds from being invested in companies that engage in data surveillance or data-sharing practices used to determine an individual’s immigration status without proper legal authorization.
All residents deserve clarity, accountability, and safeguards against misuse of authority or personal data. My legislative efforts are rooted in the belief that public trust is strengthened when government actions are transparent and when residents are protected from practices that instill fear or undermine civil liberties.
Assemblywoman Quijano said. Assemblywoman Quijano emphasized that the newly announced ICE activity reporting portal aligns with her ongoing work to ensure New Jersey remains a welcoming and just state for all families.
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