New Jersey Statutes Title 30. Institutions and Agencies 30 § 4-8.16

a. As used in this act  1:

“Immigration detention agreement” means any contract, agreement, intergovernmental service agreement, or memorandum of understanding that authorizes the State, local government agency, or private detention facility to house or detain individuals for civil immigration violations.

“Local government agency” means a county, county sheriff, municipality, or other political subdivision and any agency, officer, employee, or agent thereof.

“Private detention facility” means any privately owned or operated facility that houses or detains individuals for civil immigration violations.

b. On or after the effective date of this act  2:

c. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit, or in any way restrict, any action where the prohibition or restriction would be contrary to federal law, the United States Constitution, or the New Jersey Constitution.