On way out of office, Phil Murphy signs one bill on immigrant protections but vetoes two related measures

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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed a bill protecting the rights of immigrants, but vetoed two other measures in his final hours as governor. The Safe Communities Act is now law and requires state agencies to develop plans for protecting "personal freedoms" at public spaces such as hospitals, schools, and courthouses.

The law also calls for separate policies for places of worship and must be adopted within 180 days. However, two other related bills were vetoed by Murphy due to concerns that they would undermine existing protections for immigrants. One bill, the Privacy Protections Act, aimed to limit government agencies' ability to ask about immigration status when determining eligibility for public benefits.

Murphy cited a drafting oversight in the original bill that could jeopardize billions of dollars in federal funding for New Jersey. He submitted an amended version and hopes the state legislature will reintroduce and pass it soon. Another vetoed bill aimed to codify a 2018 attorney general directive limiting law enforcement's ability to question people based on their suspected citizenship status.

Murphy expressed concerns that signing these bills would lead to potential court challenges and renewed scrutiny, putting hundreds of thousands of immigrants in New Jersey at risk. Immigration activists have criticized Murphy's decision, saying it leaves communities vulnerable.
 
I'm not sure what's more worrying, the fact that Gov. Phil Murphy vetoed two important immigration protection bills or that he did so on his last day in office 🤔. I get that he's trying to protect NJ from potential court challenges, but can't we just have a solid plan in place for once? It feels like all this vetoes and re-vetos are creating more uncertainty than clarity.

Those privacy protections would've been a huge help for immigrants who are already going through so much. And now it's gonna take the state legislature a few months to get their act together 🕰️. I'm worried about what might happen in those 180 days, especially when it comes to hospitals and schools – places where people need help and support most.

It's not like Gov. Murphy is anti-immigrant or anything 😔. He just wants to play it safe, but at the end of the day, that leaves a lot of people feeling scared and vulnerable 🤕. We should be working towards solutions, not creating more obstacles 🚧.
 
🤔 Just saw the news about NJ Governor Phil Murphy's vetoes on some immigration-related bills 😕 I'm kinda surprised, considering his party is generally pro-immigrant rights 🙄 Anyway, it looks like he's prioritizing avoiding potential court challenges over actually helping undocumented immigrants 🤑 The amended version of the Privacy Protections Act should be a good start, though 💡 Maybe the state legislature will work on it ASAP? 🕒️ One thing for sure is that immigration activists are not happy about this 🤦‍♂️ Still hopeful that NJ can become a more welcoming and inclusive place for everyone 🌎
 
💡 "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." - Martin Luther King Jr. 🙏

I think Phil Murphy made the right move by vetoing those two bills that could've created more problems than solutions. He's showing some common sense and caution here. But I also feel for all the immigrants in New Jersey who are worried about their rights being protected. This whole Safe Communities Act thing is a good start, but we need to make sure it doesn't get watered down or challenged in court. We gotta support our gov for making this tough decision, even if it's not perfect 🤝
 
😒 I dont think its right to veto those other two measures...like what about all the people whos already bein held back from gettin benefits cuz they cant prove their status? That bill wouldve helped a lot of ppl...and now we gotta wait for the legislature 2 pass it again 🙄. And another thing, how much more scrutiny do ppl think w/less vetting? Those police officers r already on edge...can't afford to have them worried about citizenship all day 🤷‍♂️. The Safe Communities Act is a start tho, glad that got passed...now lets hope the others get thru 2 👍
 
You know I was just reading about this Safe Communities Act thingy... 🤔 it got me thinking about the fine line between security and freedom, right? Like, we want to protect our citizens from harm, but we also gotta make sure we're not infringing on their rights. It's like that old saying - "you can't have your cake and eat it too"... or something 😂.

But seriously, I'm concerned about the government overstepping its bounds again. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for protecting our borders and keeping our communities safe... but at what cost? You're right, this law might put immigrants at risk of court challenges and public scrutiny. It's like we're creating more problems than we're solving.

And then there's the Privacy Protections Act... 🤷‍♀️ that one just seems so straightforward - limit government agencies from asking about immigration status when giving out public benefits. How can you argue with that? 😊
 
omg u no wut's goin on in NJ lol 🤣 so phil murphy just signed this bill called safe communities act 2c that protects immigrant rights but vetoed like 2 other measures cuz he was worried bout court challenges 😬. the law requires gov agencies 2 develop plans 4 protectin peoples freedoms @ public spaces like hospitals & schools, which is kinda cool 🤝. but murphy vetos those other bills cuz they'd undermine existing protections 4 immigrants. one of them was a privacy protections act that would limit gov agencies askin about immigration status when determinin eligibility 4 public benefits 🙅‍♂️. i feel like he's just playin it safe cuz he's leavin office lol 😜
 
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