The gateway to the United States, New Jersey is home to one of the highest shares of immigrant residents in the nation. Immigrants are our neighbors, coworkers, classmates, and community leaders. New Jersey’s long-term success is inextricably linked to the success of its immigrants, regardless of their documentation status. Public policy must reflect this reality.

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Federal Cuts Threaten Health Coverage for 727,000 New Jerseyans

New Jersey Has the Power to Protect Immigrant Communities

NJPP Statement on Governor Murphy’s Action on Immigrant Protection Bills

Protecting Confidential Data Sent to Government and Health Care Providers Keeps All New Jerseyans Safer

Protecting New Jersey’s Immigrants Keeps the State’s Communities and Main Streets Thriving

Federal Court Puts Profit Over People

NJPP Responds to Arrest of Mayor Ras Baraka

Immigrant Communities Deserve Real Safety, Not More ICE Detention

Immigrant Detention Contradicts New Jersey Values and Erodes Public Trust

Murphy’s Words Shine But Shadows Remain

Combating Surveillance and Protecting Privacy: Why New Jersey Needs the Immigrant Trust Act

Immigrants are a Vital Part of New Jersey’s Future

New Immigrants Drive Economic Growth in New Jersey

New Jersey Should Embody Its Values by Supporting Immigrants and Asylum Seekers

Language Access Makes Public Services More Effective and Makes Economic Sense

Language Access Removes Barriers and Makes Public Services More Effective

Data Disaggregation Gives Lawmakers a Full Picture of Communities and Advances Equity

Essential Workers, Advocates, and Policy Experts Urge Lawmakers to Spend American Rescue Plan Funds on Direct Relief for Working Families

Recovery for All: Excluded New Jerseyans Fund Falls Short of Need

New York Approves $2.1 Billion Relief Fund for Immigrants — New Jersey Should Do the Same