U.S. Representative Mikie Sherrill, Democratic gubernatorial candidate for New Jersey, reacts on stage at her election night rally after U.S. media projected that she won, in East Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S., November 4, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Segar
(Morristown, New Jersey) – New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill has launched a new online portal allowing residents to report and document interactions with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents operating in the state.
The portal enables individuals to upload photos, videos, and written accounts of encounters they believe involve excessive force, warrantless searches, racial profiling, or other potential civil rights concerns. State officials say the submissions will help track enforcement patterns and determine whether further legal review is warranted.
In addition to the reporting platform, Sherrill signed an executive order barring ICE agents from conducting operations on state-controlled property without a judicial warrant. The administration also launched a public-facing website outlining residents’ constitutional rights during federal immigration encounters.
Sherrill said the initiative is aimed at protecting civil liberties and ensuring transparency in federal enforcement actions.
Critics argue the move could undermine cooperation between state and federal authorities and complicate immigration enforcement efforts.
The rollout comes amid heightened debate nationwide over immigration policy and the role of states in responding to federal operations.
