position · 2024
Opposes additional state funding for deportation-defense legal assistance
Van Drew opposes Governor Sherrill’s additional $12 million for New Jersey’s Detention and Deportation Defense Initiative, which would bring taxpayer funding for the program to more than $20 million. The initiative provides legal assistance to people facing deportation and detention proceedings. He argues that New Jersey should prioritize citizens and direct money toward lowering utility delivery charges or providing relief to families facing high living costs.
Context: The statement addresses New Jersey state spending and does not specify a federal policy or a particular alternative funding mechanism.
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New Jersey citizens should come first.
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Retrieved: 11/12/2026