AMERICAN IMMIGRATION COUNCIL • IRIS
Newark Mayor Signs Executive Order Restricting ICE from City-Owned Property

Policy ID

NWK-EO-2026-2-26
Local Response
Newark,
NJ
Executive Order

Short Description

Mayor Ras J. Baraka of Newark, NJ signed an executive order that restricts Immigration and Customs Enforcement from using city-owned property, facilities, or resources for civil immigration enforcement actions. It also prohibits ICE agents from entering city buildings without a legitimate government purpose or judicial warrants. The order also requires city employees to report any potential unconstitutional wrongdoings by ICE agents that they witness within city limits to their department director.

Date Adopted

02/26/2026

See Also

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02/11/2026
Statewide
Executive Order
NJ

Jersey City, NJ Mayor Bans Use of City Property for Immigration Enforcement Activities

01/01/2026
Jersey City
Administrative
NJ

New Jersey Governor Signd Bill Requiring New Model Sensitive Location Policies

01/20/2025
Statewide
Legislative Action
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