ACLU-NJ Applauds Passage of Immigrant Protection Bills and Technical Parole Reform Bills in Assembly Committees

The Assembly Judiciary Committee today passed A6308, A6309, and A6310 which strengthen critical protections for immigrant communities in New Jersey. ACLU-NJ Campaign Strategist Ami Kachalia released the following statement:

“We thank the Assembly Judiciary Committee for passing this critical bill package that will strengthen protections for immigrant New Jerseyans by providing greater access to due process, personal data security, and essential services, like schools, libraries, and food pantries. Immigrant communities and families should be able to access the resources they need and deserve without worrying that doing so will lead to detention – that makes New Jersey safer for everyone. As attacks on immigrant communities increase across the country, our state must meet the moment and better protect all who call the Garden State home. The time is now for leadership and action. We call on the Legislature to keep these bills moving to build on our state’s momentum to create a fairer, safer, and more welcoming New Jersey.”

Additionally, the Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee passed A6206, which ends automatic reincarceration for technical parole violations, and A4463, which brings incarcerated elders home. ACLU-NJ Deputy Policy Director Jim Sullivan released the following statement:

“We thank the Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee for passing A4463, providing compassionate release to incarcerated elders, and A6206, ending automatic reincarceration for technical parole violations. Both bills will have meaningful impact on New Jersey’s criminal legal system by advancing public safety, reducing unnecessary incarceration, strengthening reentry outcomes, and using taxpayer dollars responsibly. The time is now for leadership and action. We urge the full Assembly and Senate to pass these bills and get them to Governor Murphy’s desk to be signed into law.”