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NJ S2727
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Britnee Timberlake
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AI Summary
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Restricts deployment of the New Jersey National Guard into active duty combat unless Congress has passed an official declaration of war or explicitly called forth the Guard under constitutional provisions to execute laws, repel invasion, or suppress insurrection.
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Prohibits state, county, and local law enforcement from assisting federal authorities with civil immigration enforcement, providing non-public personal information, or extending detention based solely on civil immigration detainers, unless authorized by state law, the Attorney General, the Governor, or court order.
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Requires all state and local government entities and employees to immediately report any federal request for cooperation to the Attorney General's Office and await approval before taking action.
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Mandates the Attorney General's Office develop training materials on the Anti-Commandeering Doctrine within 180 days, with state reimbursement for local training costs.
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Authorizes the Legislature to pass concurrent resolutions identifying federal policies that unlawfully commandeer state officers, triggering Attorney General investigation and potential legal action to block enforcement.
Legislative Description
"New Jersey Sovereignty Act"; places certain limitations on deployment of National Guard; directs law enforcement to maintain independence from federal government; requires reporting of certain federal government requests.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
1/13/2026