PARSIPPANY — On Monday, January 27, the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council voted 3–2 to adopt Resolution R2026-032, expressing support for three major pieces of New Jersey legislation designed to safeguard immigrant rights: the Safe Communities Act, the Privacy Protection Act, and the legislation codifying the Immigrant Trust Directive.
The resolution praises the New Jersey Legislature for advancing protections related to civil liberties, due process, privacy, and public trust, and commends Governor Phil Murphy for his leadership on immigrant inclusion. Among the initiatives cited are expanded access to driver’s licenses, the Detention and Deportation Defense Initiative, and the establishment of the Office of New Americans.
Supporters of the resolution emphasized that immigrants are a vital part of Parsippany’s economic strength and cultural identity, and highlighted concerns over past federal immigration enforcement activities in Morris County that allegedly occurred without judicial oversight.
The Council voted 3–2 in favor.
Council President Judy Hernandez, Council Vice President Diya Patel, and Councilman Matthew Kavanaugh voted in support, while Councilman Paul Carifi, Jr. and Councilman Matt McGrath opposed the measure.
The resolution urges the State of New Jersey to fully enact and implement the new legislation to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents. Certified copies were sent to state lawmakers and the Governor’s office by Township Clerk Khaled Madin.
