Overview

• Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced an investigation into New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matt Platkin for obstructing federal immigration enforcement efforts.
• The investigation stems from state directives instructing police not to assist federal agencies, including ICE, in executing deportation warrants without a court order.
• Habba, a former Trump attorney, emphasized that federal law enforcement will pursue charges against state officials accused of obstruction, concealment, or harboring.
• The move reflects heightened federal efforts, under directives from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and the President, to enforce stringent immigration laws.
• The clash highlights broader tensions between federal mandates and state policies prioritizing limited cooperation with immigration enforcement since 2018.