As of last month, the Newark, New Jersey police department is no longer taking orders from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain undocumented immigrants who have been picked up for minor criminal offenses such as shoplifting or vandalism. The policy was signed into law by Newark Police Director Samuel DeMaio on July 24. Newark may
Another Police Department Says ‘No’ To ICE’s Detainer Requests
Newark, N.J.’s refusal to detain undocumented immigrants for minor offenses could serve as an olive branch to the immigrant community.