Alina Habba Launches Investigation Into NJ Governor Murphy Over Immigration Enforcement

Alina Habba, the acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, announced on Fox News that she is launching an investigation into Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matt Platkin for allegedly obstructing federal immigration enforcement. Habba criticizes Murphy's directive, which instructs state police not to assist federal immigration authorities, claiming it jeopardizes public safety. She emphasized that her office would pursue charges for obstruction against any officials who hinder federal law enforcement efforts regarding immigration. Habba's remarks come in the context of ongoing tensions between the Trump administration's immigration policies and the Democratic leadership in New Jersey. She framed the investigation as a warning, asserting that the enforcement of federal immigration laws is non-negotiable. This move signals a significant escalation in the political battle over immigration enforcement in the state.