AG Grewal To Announce “Immigrant Trust Directive” Establishing New Rules on How New Jersey Law Enforcement Officers Interact with Federal Immigration Authorities

1 p.m., Thursday, November 29, at Liberty State Park

WHAT:

Inside the historic rail terminal that was the entry point for millions of immigrants starting their lives in the United States, Attorney General Grewal announces a statewide directive establishing new rules governing when and how state, county, and local law enforcement officers in New Jersey can assist federal immigration authorities. The “Immigrant Trust Directive” is designed to strengthen trust between New Jersey’s law enforcement officers and our diverse immigrant communities, ensuring greater safety and security for all.

WHO:

Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal
Director Veronica Allende, New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice
LTC Jeffrey Mottley, LTC Fritz Frage, Major James Ryan, NJ State Police
Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez
Jersey City Police Chief Michael Kelly
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II
Newark Police Director Anthony Ambrose
Newark Police Chief Darnell Henry
Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes
Paterson Police Chief Troy Oswald
Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo Onofri
Acting Trenton Police Director Carol Russell
Camden County Prosecutor Mary Eva Colalillo
Camden County Police Chief Scott Thomson
Warden Eugene Caldwell II, President, NJ County Jail Wardens Association

WHERE:

Liberty State Park
Concourse of Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal
1 Audrey Zapp Drive
Jersey City, NJ 07305

WHEN:
1 P.M., Thursday, November 29

VISUALS:

Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal
Statue of Liberty
Ellis Island

ADDITIONAL EVENTS:

Thursday evening, Attorney General Grewal will attend two Community Events in Paterson with Mayor Andre Sayegh, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes, and Paterson Police Chief Troy Oswald to discuss the Immigrant Trust Directive and listen to members of the community. Both events are open to the media.

6 to 7 p.m. – New Roberto Clemente School, 482-506 Market Street, Paterson, NJ 07501

7:30 to 8:30 p.m. – Dr. Hani Awadallah School, 515 Marshall St, Paterson, NJ 07503