This bill mandates the Attorney General to repeal Attorney General Law Enforcement Directive No. 2018-6, which currently limits law enforcement's ability to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. The directive prohibits state, county, and local law enforcement from assisting federal immigration enforcement when the sole purpose is to enforce civil immigration law. It also restricts law enforcement from notifying federal authorities about a detained individual's upcoming release or from detaining individuals beyond their scheduled release time based solely on civil immigration detainer requests, with certain exceptions.

The bill argues that the restrictions imposed by the directive endanger public safety and threaten the well-being of citizens in New Jersey. By requiring the repeal of this directive, the bill aims to enhance cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities, thereby addressing concerns about public safety and community protection. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.