2025 NJ Governor's race: on Immigration

Jack Ciattarelli: Ban municipalities declaring themselves Sanctuary Cities

Jack will repeal the Immigrant Trust Directive (Sanctuary State policy) and ban municipalities from declaring themselves Sanctuary Cities. Those who disobey could have municipal aid withheld from Trenton until they comply. Source: 2025 New Jersey Gubernatorial campaign website Jack4NJ.com Mar 2, 2025

Jon Bramnick: I would end sanctuary states, we have to follow the law

"I would end sanctuary states for a real simple reason. If we're a Iaw-and-order state, we have to follow law and order ... I feel very badly about certain people having been here for 30 years and this is their life, but we have to follow the law as the government of this state." Source: Bergen Record on 2025 New Jersey Gubernatorial race Feb 5, 2025

Mikie Sherrill: Ensure no retaliation for dealing with police, health care

Our immigrant communities are an important part of the fabric that makes New Jersey great, and our law enforcement plays such a critical role in keeping New Jerseyans safe. As governor, I will work to build trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Crucial to this trust is ensuring that our immigrant communities know there won't be retaliation for interacting with law enforcement, showing up to court dates, and accessing our health care system. Source: Next City on 2025 New Jersey Gubernatorial race Jan 28, 2025

Ras Baraka: Ensure police aren't arms of federal immigration enforcement

I will support the Immigrant Trust Act currently in the legislature and ensure local law enforcement agencies do not serve as arms of federal immigration enforcement. I will support legal aid programs to protect immigrants from unjust targeting and invest in resources to help immigrant communities navigate housing, education, and healthcare systems. Furthermore, I will work to further integrate immigrants into our economy, recognizing their vital contributions to our communities and industries. Source: Next City on 2025 New Jersey Gubernatorial race Jan 28, 2025

Stephen Sweeney: Would repeal New Jersey's "sanctuary" state status

Former Senate President Steve Sweeney--a Democrat running for governor--vowed early Monday evening to repeal New Jersey's "sanctuary" state status if elected governor, a reversal from his prior comments. "As Democrats, we need to get back to listening to regular people," Sweeney said in a statement. "Illegal immigrants who commit crimes are not welcome in New Jersey, and as Governor, I will repeal New Jersey's sanctuary state status." Source: Politico Pro on 2025 New Jersey Gubernatorial race Jan 1, 2025

Steve Fulop: Uphold and strengthen the Immigrant Trust Directive

Keeping our communities safe means standing by our values: We don't turn our backs on people in need, period. New Jersey has always been home to a diverse population--nearly a quarter of our residents are immigrants--and if elected governor, I'll make sure that never changes. First, I'll continue to uphold and strengthen the Immigrant Trust Directive so that no one fears reporting crimes or seeking help from our police. I believe a coordinated, statewide approach is critical. Source: Next City on 2025 New Jersey Gubernatorial race Jan 28, 2025

The above quotations are from 2025 New Jersey Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage. Click here for definitions & background information on Immigration. Click here for other issues (main summary page). Click here for more quotes by Chris Christie on Immigration. Click here for more quotes by Tammy Murphy on Immigration.
*Candidates and political leaders on Immigration:*
*Candidates for President & Vice-President:* V.P.Kamala Harris (D-CA) Robert F. Kennedy Jr.(I-CA) Chase Oliver(L-GA) Dr.Jill Stein(D-MA) Former Pres.Donald Trump(R-FL) Sen.J.D.Vance(R-OH) Gov.Tim Walz(D-MN) Dr.Cornel West(I-NJ)	*2024 presidential primary contenders:* Pres.Joe_Biden(D-DE) N.D.Gov.Doug Burgum(R) N.J.Gov.Chris_Christie(R) Fla.Gov.Ron_DeSantis(R) S.C.Gov.Nikki_Haley(R) Ark.Gov.Asa_Hutchinson(R) Former V.P.Mike Pence(R-IN) U.S.Rep.Dean_Phillips(D-MN) Vivek_Ramaswamy(R-OH) S.C.Sen.Tim_Scott(R)
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