AMERICAN IMMIGRATION COUNCIL • IRIS
NJ Establishes Rapid Legal Response Initiative to Bolster Emergency Immigration Legal Services

Policy ID

NJ-ADM-2026-6-4
State Response
Statewide
Administrative

Short Description

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill announced the creation of the Rapid Legal Response Initiative to expand the state’s legal capacity to assist with emergency immigration defense matters. The New Jersey Office of New Americans will administer the program, in partnership with Seton Hall University. The initiative will also include habeas corpus petitions and other federal litigation.

Date Adopted

06/04/2026

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