ACLU-NJ Statement on DOJ Targeting NJ Policy Limiting Use of State Property for Federal Immigration Enforcement

In response to the U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit targeting Gov. Sherrill’s executive order limiting the use of state property for federal immigration enforcement, ACLU-NJ Executive Director Amol Sinha issued the following statement:

“New Jersey has taken significant steps to protect its communities from dangerous policies set by the Trump administration. Gov. Sherrill’s executive order limiting the use of state property for federal immigration enforcement is a legally sound policy that exercises New Jersey’s right to control its own resources and that prioritizes the safety and wellbeing of its residents. The Trump administration has weaponized the Department of Justice to target policies safeguarding fundamental rights hoping it will scare other states from taking similar action. But New Jersey has repeatedly shown it will not be intimidated by a federal administration intent on abusing its power – this time is no different.”