ACLU-NJ Responds to Assembly Committee Passage of Immigrant Protection Bills
February 12, 2026 4:00 pm
Following the passage of A4070 and A4071 by the Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee, ACLU-NJ Campaign Strategist Ami Kachalia released the following statement:
“As ICE enforcement is ramping up and with $75 billion newly at ICE’s disposal, it is essential that New Jersey make clear in law that its resources should be spent on New Jersey priorities and that we will stand up for our residents. The harms of the last year are not theoretical – they have left an indelible mark on our families, friends, communities, and on all New Jerseyans, regardless of immigration status. This moment calls for action and leadership. We call on the Legislature to swiftly pass A4070 and to amend A4071 to ensure due process protections. It is imperative that we build on the state’s commitment to creating a fair and welcoming community for everyone who calls New Jersey home.”
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