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PASS THE VALUES ACT
Privacy isn't a luxury, it's a basic human right.
Far too many New Jerseyans live in fear that a visit to the emergency room, a routine interaction with law enforcement, or even a school drop-off will result in deportation for themselves or a loved one.
This fear isn't unfounded. Current privacy protections aren't sufficient, leaving the door open for State-funded services, including schools, shelters, and local law enforcement, to collude with the federal detention and deportation machine.
When we allow the government to violate the privacy of immigrants, we open the door to violations of privacy for all people.
New Jersey must pass the Values Act.
MESSAGE RECIPIENTS:
Governor Murphy
Senate President Nicholas Scutari
Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin
Your State Senator
Your State Assembly Representative
PASS THE VALUES ACT
The Values Act (A1986/S512) would allow New Jerseyans to seek public services, stand up for their rights, and participate fully in their communities without fear of deportation.
New Jersey already has taken first steps toward offering protections through the Immigrant Trust Directive which limits collaboration between local and State law enforcement and ICE. But these protections aren't permanent. The Values Act strengthens the Immigrant Trust Directive's provisions, creates additional safeguards, and ensures that sensitive information is not shared or collected at places like:
- Public schools
- Healthcare facilities
- Public libraries
- Shelters and more
Finally, the Values Act would remove the harmful, dehumanizing term "alien" from state documents and replace it with "non-citizen." With the Values Act all immigrant New Jerseyans who need support can do so with confidence that they belong and are protected.
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