NJ Gov. Sherrill Signs Order Restricting ICE Access to State Property

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order on February 11, 2026, restricting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from accessing or using nonpublic areas of state-owned property without a judicial warrant, as part of efforts to monitor federal immigration activities in the state.

The order prohibits ICE from entering or staging operations in locations such as government offices, childcare centers, residential medical facilities, and state university dormitories unless they obtain a warrant. It also bars agents from using state parking lots, parkways, or other restricted-access facilities as bases for enforcement actions. Public areas of state property remain open for lawful arrests. Sherrill, a Democrat who took office in January, described the measure as a step to ensure accountability amid ongoing federal immigration enforcement.

In addition to the executive order, Sherrill announced the launch of an online portal through the state attorney general's office, allowing residents to submit videos, photos, and reports of interactions with ICE agents. The portal aims to document potential misconduct, including warrantless searches, arrests, racial...