Repeal New Jersey’s sanctuary-state status

Smith called for New Jersey to repeal its sanctuary-state status. He said this would allow local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration officials and help hold undocumented people who commit crimes accountable, including through possible removal from the United States.

Context: This is a call for New Jersey to change state policy, not a stated federal proposal. This voter guide reports an official position or earlier remarks; the original statement date is not established and this is not verified as a new 2026 campaign promise.

In their own words

would allow local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration officials

The source

Chris Smith: 2026 congressional voter guide

Published: Original date not established; campaign context manually checked
Retrieved: 11/11/2026