May 24, 2025

Statement by Governor Murphy on Trump Administration Lawsuit Improperly Targeting Four New Jersey Municipalities

“The State of New Jersey is not a party to this lawsuit. Our Immigrant Trust Directive is settled law and has withstood judicial scrutiny. The Directive has been a cornerstone of our public safety strategy—empowering law enforcement to focus on solving and prosecuting violent and serious crimes while ensuring that victims and witnesses of crimes can feel safe coming forward regardless of their immigration status. This is one reason why New Jersey is one of the safest states in the nation.”