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New Jersey Governor Announces Portal for Uploading ICE Operation Videos

lite News Desk 2 min read

At a glance

  • Governor Mikie Sherrill announced a portal for ICE operation videos
  • Residents are encouraged to submit footage of ICE agents
  • The White House criticized the initiative and cited officer assault data

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has stated that her administration will introduce an online platform for residents to upload videos of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents carrying out operations in the state. The announcement has prompted responses from both state and federal officials regarding its purpose and potential effects.

Governor Sherrill encouraged the public to record ICE agents in public settings and submit these recordings through the new portal. According to her office, the initiative is part of ongoing efforts to address concerns about federal actions within New Jersey.

Sean Higgins, a spokesperson for Governor Sherrill, said the portal aims to protect state residents from what the administration describes as federal overreach. He also indicated that further measures related to this effort would be announced in the near future.

The White House responded to the governor’s announcement through spokesperson Abigail Jackson, who criticized the plan and referenced the administration’s priorities regarding public safety. Jackson stated that if the governor focused as much on tracking individuals accused of crimes as on ICE officers, it would benefit New Jersey residents.

What the numbers show

  • The White House spokesperson reported a 1,300% increase in assaults on ICE officers
  • The portal launch was announced on February 5, 2026
  • Governor Sherrill’s office plans to announce additional actions soon

The new portal is designed to accept cell phone video submissions from members of the public who witness ICE agents conducting operations in the state. The governor’s office has not yet detailed the technical specifications or launch date for the platform.

Governor Sherrill’s administration described the portal as a tool to monitor federal enforcement activities at the local level. Officials have stated that the platform will be part of a series of steps intended to address state-federal relations concerning immigration enforcement.

Industry reaction

The White House, through spokesperson Abigail Jackson, stated its opposition to the portal and referenced public safety concerns. The administration also cited an increase in assaults on ICE officers as part of its response to the governor’s announcement.

Governor Sherrill’s office, represented by Sean Higgins, stated that the portal is intended to protect state residents and that more related initiatives are forthcoming. No other institutional reactions were documented at the time of the announcement.

The launch of the portal marks a new step in New Jersey’s approach to federal immigration enforcement activities. Both state and federal officials have indicated that further developments and responses may follow as the situation progresses.

* This article is based on publicly available information at the time of writing.

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