The resolution strongly condemns President Donald J. Trump's decision to allow immigration enforcement actions in sensitive locations, such as schools, hospitals, and places of worship. It highlights that since 2011, the Department of Homeland Security had maintained guidelines to protect these areas from immigration enforcement to ensure that individuals could access essential services without fear. The resolution notes that the Biden administration had expanded these protections, but Trump's administration revoked them shortly after he took office, which has led to detrimental consequences for immigrant families, including deterring them from seeking medical care and attending school.
The New Jersey Legislature asserts that these sensitive locations are vital for public trust and community well-being, and the removal of their protected status undermines this trust, making vulnerable individuals feel unsafe. The resolution reaffirms New Jersey's commitment to ensuring equal access to education, healthcare, and other essential services for all residents, regardless of immigration status, and calls for the condemnation of Trump's actions to be communicated to relevant federal officials.