This bill seeks to prohibit individuals employed by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as agents or officers from holding certain positions within the State of New Jersey. Specifically, it disqualifies those who have worked in any capacity for ICE between September 1, 2025, and January 20, 2029, from being employed as State employees, law enforcement officers, or teachers. The bill emphasizes the importance of ensuring that public employees, especially those who interact with the public, are not likely to engage in racial profiling or brutality, citing concerns over the conduct of ICE agents and officers.

The legislation defines an ICE agent or officer as anyone involved in the identification, arrest, detention, transport, processing, or removal of individuals violating immigration laws, including Deportation Officers and Immigration Enforcement Agents. The bill reflects a broader concern regarding the moral implications of having individuals associated with ICE's controversial practices in roles that require public trust and interaction. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.