Following New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill’s Executive Order restricting federal agents’ access to nonpublic areas of state property, several Hudson County communities have issued similar orders. These measures generally prohibit using public property as a staging/processing base for civil immigration enforcement, while still allowing action required by law or supported by a valid judicial warrant. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, commonly known as ICE agents, have been spotted around Hoboken + Jersey City in the first few weeks of 2026. Elected officials in Hoboken, Jersey City, Kearny, and North Bergen have all taken similar actions to restrict the use of city-owned property for immigration enforcement activities. Here’s how Hudson County municipalities are limiting the use of public property and resources in civil immigration enforcement.
Hudson County
The Hudson County Executive Craig Guy issued an executive order at the end of January banning ICE and Customs and Border Patrol from conducting enforcement activities on county-owned property, unless required by law or pursuant to a valid judicial warrant. The order also prohibits County employees and contractors from assisting federal agents in civil immigration enforcement activities and sharing information with them.
“As County Executive, I have prioritized protecting Hudson County’s most vulnerable. This Executive Order furthers that commitment by keeping our communities safe from unlawful federal immigration tactics,” County Executive Guy shared in an online statement. “Hudson County is one of the most diverse counties in America and we are proud of that diversity. This order ensures that our residents are safeguarded from harassment and threats.”
On February 13th, the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office released updated guidance for how officers interact with federal agents following pushback from the community…