New Jersey lawmakers took a step forward Monday on legislation opposing President Donald Trump’s immigration policies—which would use state funds to reimburse local governments for federal funds they may lose if they declare themselves sanctuary cities.

Sanctuary jurisdictions are defined as those that have declared that law enforcement officers within their borders will not cooperate with federal Immigrations and Customs Enforcement officers attempting to detain undocumented aliens.

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