Bloomfield, NJ – March 10, 2026 – The Bloomfield Township Council has passed a resolution that sets clear rules for the use of municipal property and resources in relation to civil immigration enforcement. The measure reaffirms the Township’s commitment to public safety, protecting constitutional rights, and maintaining community trust.
The resolution clarifies how Township-owned buildings, equipment, and personnel may be used when outside law enforcement agencies request access related to civil immigration enforcement. It affirms that municipal property must be used for its intended public purposes and establishes procedures for access to non-public areas of Township facilities.
Under the measure, Township property may not be used as a staging location, processing site, or operational base for civil immigration enforcement activities unless there is a valid judicial warrant or court order where required by law, or authorization from the Township Business Administrator in consultation with the Township Attorney. The resolution also requires outside law enforcement officers seeking access to non-public municipal areas to present official identification, and establishes procedures for documenting such requests…