N.J. lawmakers fast-track bills limiting cooperation with ICE after Minneapolis shooting

๐Ÿค” I'm thinking, have we reached a point where our politicians are only trying to protect the "good guys" and forgetting about public safety? ๐Ÿšจ These new bills in NJ might be well-intentioned but they're just delaying the issue - what's being done to address the root problem of crime and violence? ๐Ÿ’ก It's like putting a Band-Aid on a bullet wound. I'm not saying we shouldn't protect immigrant residents, but how about focusing on creating safer communities for everyone?! ๐ŸŒ†
 
I'm like super curious about this whole thing ๐Ÿค”. So New Jersey is trying to limit its cops' cooperation with ICE, right? And it's all about protecting immigrant residents who might be worried about getting targeted by federal agents ๐Ÿšจ. I think it's great that they're taking steps to prevent what some people call "racially influenced policing" ๐Ÿ‘ฎโ€โ™€๏ธ. But at the same time, I can see why some lawmakers are saying it's a bit too much and could make things less safe for everyone else ๐Ÿ”’.

I mean, if we're talking about preventing crimes, shouldn't we focus on making sure our laws are fair and apply to everyone equally? ๐Ÿค Not just shielding certain groups from federal enforcement. But then again, if immigrant residents are genuinely scared of getting caught by ICE, maybe we need some kind of protection ๐Ÿ™.

I wish the governor would give us a clear answer on whether he'd sign or veto these bills ๐Ÿ’ฌ. And I'm sure there are pros and cons to both sides, but as a neutral pollster, I think it's interesting to see how people feel about this issue ๐Ÿค. Do you guys think New Jersey is going the right way with this?
 
The US is at a crossroads with this whole immigration enforcement thing ๐Ÿค”. On one hand, you've got law-abiding citizens who want to protect their own rights and safety, like Governor Murphy's stance โš–๏ธ. But then you've got immigrant communities that are literally living in fear of ICE raids and deportation ๐Ÿ˜ฑ. This is where the real policy-making happens, people ๐Ÿค.

I mean, can we really say that the Minneapolis shooting was somehow justified by law enforcement cooperation with ICE? I don't think so ๐Ÿšซ. It's time for us to take a hard look at our immigration policies and ask ourselves what we're trying to achieve here ๐Ÿค”. Are we trying to build a more just society, or are we just trying to appease the special interests of the federal government? ๐Ÿ’ธ

The fact that Senator Timberlake is calling this legislation "a slight step in the right direction" speaks volumes to me ๐Ÿ“ˆ. We need more leaders like her who are willing to take bold action and protect our most vulnerable citizens ๐Ÿค. And as for Assemblyman Myhre's criticism of these bills, I'd say he's just playing politics ๐ŸŽ‰.

The real question here is: what's the end game? Are we trying to build a more inclusive society, or are we just trying to placate our base with token legislation? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ The answers will determine whether we're moving in the right direction, my friends ๐Ÿ‘€.
 
๐Ÿค” This move by NJ Legislature is kinda like a test run for other states to see how far they can go in shielding their immigrants from federal agencies. I mean, if they're really concerned about "racially influenced policing", why not address the systemic issues that lead to it instead of just sweeping it under the rug? ๐Ÿšฎ

It's also interesting to see how the White House is pushing back on this, saying it should focus on protecting law-abiding citizens. But isn't that a bit contradictory when you consider that immigrants who are here illegally or undocumented are still human beings with rights and agency too? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ

I think what's really at play here is a broader conversation about the role of state vs federal government in issues like immigration enforcement. Should states have more control over these matters, or should they be working within the federal framework to address them? It's definitely a complex issue with no easy answers... ๐Ÿ’ก
 
๐Ÿค” I think it's a good idea for states like New Jersey to take control of their own immigration policies. It's not like they're creating a haven for people who commit crimes or anything. ๐Ÿ™…โ€โ™‚๏ธ They're just trying to protect their residents, especially the ones who are already here and aren't hurting anyone. And it's not like this is going to make New Jersey less safe, it's just about being proactive. ๐Ÿ’ช The federal government should focus on its own job rather than criticizing states for taking care of their own citizens. ๐Ÿ™„
 
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