This bill aims to enhance the relationship between law enforcement and immigrant communities in New Jersey by codifying the Attorney General's directive that delineates the roles of state and federal law enforcement. It explicitly prohibits state, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies from engaging in federal civil immigration enforcement, including stopping, questioning, or detaining individuals based solely on their immigration status, with exceptions for ongoing investigations of serious crimes. The bill also restricts law enforcement from assisting federal immigration authorities unless specific conditions are met, and it prohibits entering into agreements under Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Additionally, the legislation includes measures to combat racially-influenced policing and requires law enforcement agencies to establish procedures for processing T-visa and U-visa certifications for victims of crime or human trafficking within 120 days. It mandates that law enforcement notify individuals when federal immigration authorities request information about them and emphasizes the need for training on these provisions. The bill also requires annual reporting on any assistance provided to federal immigration authorities and calls for the development of a training program by the Division of Criminal Justice to ensure compliance across all law enforcement agencies. Overall, the bill seeks to create a safer environment for all residents by fostering trust and security within immigrant communities.