First offered weeks ago by then-TC Member Ian Grodman, the resolution had originally been designed as a "sanctuary city" designation similar to those used in other towns that clearly states the municipality will protect immigrants -- documented and undocumented -- from federal or other legal entities.
But after some internal review, which included discussions with Police Chief Robert Cimino, the TC requested a resolution that did not use the term, "sanctuary," but sought such protection for immigrants.
Some of the key provisions are below:
FIRST: No department, employee or official of the Township of Maplewood shall condition the provision of Township services or benefits on matters related to citizenship or immigration status, unless required to do so by statute, federal regulation or court decision.
SECOND: All departments, employees and officials of the Township of Maplewood shall comply with the United States and New Jersey Constitutions, New Jersey Attorney General Directives and federal and state nondiscrimination laws; shall not take any actions that profile individuals or groups based on religion, race, ethnicity, national origin or immigration status; and shall not engage in racially-influenced policing as defined in New Jersey Law Enforcement Directive No. 2005-1.
THIRD: No department, employee or official of the Township of Maplewood shall take part in the registration or reporting of individuals based on religion, race, ethnicity, national origin or immigration status.
FOURTH: The Maplewood Police Department’s overriding mission is to enforce state and local criminal laws and to protect the community it serves and does not administer federal immigration laws. The federal government is the authority responsible for enforcement of immigration laws.
See the entire resolution HERE. See the meeting agenda HERE.
The meeting is set for 7:30 p.m. tonight at Town Hall, 574 Valley street,
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