US Attorney Alina Habba Announces Investigation Into Democratic Governor and Attorney General

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

49% : She stated that Murphy and Platkin have issued a list of "dos and don'ts for his local state law enforcement" that prevents cooperation with federal immigration efforts, according to the New Jersey Globe.
49% : New Jersey's Immigrant Trust Directive, enacted in 2018, prohibits state and local law enforcement from assisting federal immigration agencies in most cases.
46% : Habba noted that the attorney general has similarly directed state police not to assist federal immigration efforts.
43% : " The investigation stems from New Jersey's policies under Murphy's administration, which have restricted local law enforcement's cooperation with federal immigration officials.
39% : She pointed to a specific directive from Murphy that prohibits state police from assisting Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
38% : The probe centers on their alleged interference with federal immigration enforcement efforts.
36% : She noted that New Jersey law enforcement has been instructed not to notify ICE even when they encounter individuals with valid administrative warrants for deportation.

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