This bill mandates that the Secretary of State of New Jersey adjust the census redistricting data to exclude noncitizens for the purposes of legislative and local redistricting. The legislation emphasizes the importance of accurate representation for American citizens, arguing that the inclusion of noncitizens in census counts dilutes the political power of districts with fewer noncitizens. The bill cites concerns about illegal immigration and its impact on local services and border security, asserting that the current noncitizen population in the U.S. is significantly high and poses challenges to equitable representation.

To implement this change, the bill specifies that the Secretary of State must adjust the data prepared under existing law to exclude noncitizens, which will then serve as the basis for establishing legislative districts, county districts, and municipal wards. This adjustment aims to ensure that the representation of American citizens in government is not compromised by the presence of noncitizens in the census data. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.