Mikie sherill doing her best tim walz impersonation, america first chairman says

Mikie Sherill Doing Her Best Tim Walz Impersonation, America First Chairman Says

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February 12, 2026
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TRENTON, NJ –Mike Crispi, the chairman of America First, New Jersey, a Trump-aligned political organization, sharply condemned the priorities of newly elected Governor Mikie Sherrill.

The political clash broke out in New Jersey after Governor Sherrill announced a new online portal allowing residents to upload videos of Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, prompting Crispi to accuse her of encouraging harassment of federal agents.

Crispi took to social media shortly after the announcement, writing, “New Jersey has sky high crime. Sky high energy prices. Sky high infrastructure issues. And Mikie Sherrill is doing her best Tim Walz impersonation by encouraging Antifa vigilantes to harass ICE officers on video. WAKE UP NJ REPUBLICANS! FIGHT!”

The dispute centers on a new reporting tool unveiled by the state attorney general’s office that allows residents to document encounters involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement in New Jersey.

The portal is intended to collect video evidence of enforcement activity across the state.

Governor Mikie Sherrill said the initiative is focused on transparency and legal oversight, not interference.

“The attorney general’s office is launching an online portal where people can upload videos of any interaction they see with ICE in our state,” Sherrill said during the announcement. “To be clear, we are not asking anyone to jump in harm’s way or create an unsafe situation for themselves or for agents. People should record from a safe distance.”

She added that the state believes documentation is necessary because “these agents aren’t sharing their plans or their identities.” According to Sherrill, the portal will help officials “hold them accountable, to track their actions, collect that information, and use it to spot patterns that can inform our response as a state, including in court.”

  • New Jersey launched an online portal for residents to upload ICE interaction videos
  • Sherrill said recordings should be made from a safe distance
  • Crispi accused the governor of encouraging harassment of federal agents

Know Your Rights site also launched

Alongside the portal, Sherrill announced a new multilingual website offering guidance on immigration law and how individuals should respond during encounters with federal agents. “If you’re approached by an agent or see an ICE operation taking place and you’re at a safe distance, get out your phones, send us your videos, and help to keep New Jersey safe,” she said. She directed residents to visit nj.gov/knowyourrights for additional information.

The site, available in 22 languages, includes legal resources and attorney referral information. State officials described it as a living resource that will be updated as policies evolve.

Crispi, who leads America First NJ, compared the move to actions taken by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and framed it as part of a broader political agenda. Online debate has since expanded to include references to Antifa and the state’s role in overseeing federal immigration enforcement.

The attorney general’s office has not released additional operational details about how submissions to the portal will be reviewed or used in potential legal proceedings.

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton

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