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Resolution of the Mayor and Council of Princeton Regulating the Use of Municipal Property in Connection with Federal Civil Immigration Law Enforcement
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WHEREAS, the United States of America is a nation largely built, enriched, and sustained by generations of immigrants who arrived seeking safety, opportunity, and freedom; and
WHEREAS, Princeton is a diverse community whose residents represent many cultures, nations, and backgrounds and whose families contribute to the economic, civic, and cultural vitality of the municipality; and
WHEREAS, immigrant residents and families are valued members of the Princeton community and contribute significantly to Princeton’s cultural vitality, workforce, local economy, and civic life; and
WHEREAS, Princeton’s strength has long been shaped by generations of residents who came from different countries and backgrounds and chose to build their lives in this community; and
WHEREAS, the current federal immigration system is widely recognized as fundamentally flawed, characterized by decades-long visa backlogs, a lack of accessible and humane legal pathways, and policies that prioritize aggressive enforcement over human dignity and family unity; and
WHEREAS, outdated immigration laws leave millions of long-term residents, including undocumented individuals, Dreamers (DACA recipients), and individuals with Temporary Protected Status (TPS), in a state of permanent legal vulnerability without a clear path to citizenship; and
WHEREAS, the New Jersey State Constitution guarantees to every New Jerseyan certain inalienable rights, including the rights to enjoy and defend life and liberty, and to pursue and obtain safety and happiness; and
WHEREAS, constitutional protections, including due process and equal protection, apply to all persons within Princeton’s jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, Princeton is deeply committed to protecting all of its residents from threats to their safety, security, and legal rights, regardless ...
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