Trump Administration Sues New Jersey Over Restrictions on Federal Immigration Arrests

The Trump administration has filed a federal lawsuit against New Jersey, challenging Governor Mikie Sherrill's February 11 executive order that restricts federal immigration agents from making arrests in nonpublic areas of state property, such as courthouses and correctional facilities, and prohibits using state property for immigration enforcement staging. The Justice Department alleges the order obstructs federal law enforcement and protects criminal offenders, while New Jersey officials reject the claims, emphasizing state efforts to protect immigrant communities and criticizing the lawsuit as a misuse of resources.