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
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