NJ S3488

Requires the Secretary of State to adjust Census Bureau redistricting data to exclude all noncitizens (including legal residents, long-term visitors, and undocumented immigrants) from population counts used for redistricting in New Jersey

Adjusted population figures would be used as the basis for drawing state legislative districts by the Apportionment Commission, county districts by county commissions, and municipal wards by municipal commissions

Legislative findings claim the total U.S. noncitizen population is estimated at up to 30 million people, with over 10 million entering illegally under the Biden administration

Bill argues that including noncitizens in census counts for redistricting dilutes the representation of American citizens in districts with lower noncitizen populations

Takes effect immediately upon enactment