Democrats in New Jersey are working to rein in the power and reach of Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the state.  

Lawmakers in the state assembly have proposed a package of bills, under the Fight Unlawful Conduct and Keep Individuals and Communities Empowered Act. One would ban current ICE agents from holding public jobs in New Jersey. Another would protect crime scenes from ICE interference. And a third proposal would tax those who profit on private detention centers

The bills were introduced after ICE agents detained ten people outside a light rail station on the border of Hoboken and Jersey City this month. 

Assemblymember Ravi Bhalla is one of the sponsors of the bills. He joined WNYC's Morning Edition host Michael Hill to talk it through.