Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced that the Office of the Attorney General has published six model policies for sensitive locations – including schools, hospitals, shelters, and places of worship – to protect access to essential services amid ongoing federal actions targeting New Jersey’s immigrant communities. The Attorney General’s model policies, required under the Safe Communities Act, address how sensitive locations can prepare for and respond to federal civil immigration enforcement operations at their premises.

“No one in our state should be afraid to go to school, get medical care, worship, or seek the help they need. But that is the tragic reality for far too many in our state, especially our immigrant communities. That’s why we must all stand together and work together to safeguard access to essential services for all New Jerseyans. The model policies we are publishing today provide important guidance for sensitive locations – hospitals, schools, shelters, places of worship, and more – so that these institutions can more effectively protect the people they serve.” – AG Davenport