NJ Governor Murphy Investigated for ICE Cooperation

Acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, Alina Habba, has initiated an investigation into Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matt Platkin. The probe centers on the state's refusal to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement, specifically a 2018 directive limiting local law enforcement's assistance with federal immigration operations. Announced on Fox News, Habba warned that her office would pursue charges against those obstructing federal efforts, framing the move as a non-political stance against crime. Platkin defended the directive, citing federal court support and emphasizing the importance of building trust with immigrant communities to ensure crime reporting. The investigation reflects broader tensions between state policies aimed at protecting immigrants and federal immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. Murphy has reiterated that New Jersey law enforcement is not in the immigration business but will cooperate with federal agencies when necessary.