New Jersey to Launch Another Federal Lawsuit, ‘Exploring Legal Options’ For Delaney Hall
New Jersey’s governor said the state is exploring legal options as pressure mounts to close the Newark immigration detention facility. Newark, NJ – Gov. Mikie Sherrill said New Jersey is continuing to…
New York federal judge slams ICE for illegal arrest of immigrant granted protected status
Eastern District ruling says agents “grossly abused” authority in detaining Honduran immigrant with lawful status, calls conduct unconstitutional. Central Islip, NY – U.S. District Judge Gary R. Brown issued a sweeping rebuke…
Governor Mikie Sherrill vows to block federal plan for ICE detention facility in Roxbury Township
The governor accuses the Trump Administration and DHS of “chilling disregard for human life” in letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Trenton, N.J. – Governor Mikie Sherrill is taking direct aim…
Case against illegal detention against ICE to move forward in court
Court rejects government’s reliance on new BIA policy expanding mandatory detention under immigration law NEWARK, NJ – A federal judge has ruled that Manuel Antonio Servellon Duron, a Honduran national held by…
ICE detainee’s lawsuit against illegal detainment rejected
Maria Chavez challenged her detention at Delaney Hall, claiming she was entitled to a bond hearing NEWARK, NJ – A federal judge has denied a habeas corpus petition filed by Maria Chavez,…
Dominican man indicted in Boston for resisting federal immigration officers
BOSTON, MA – A Dominican national has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston after allegedly resisting and assaulting federal officers during an immigration arrest. Eddy Rafael Matos-Lara, 35, was…
New Jersey Man Wants His Ex-Wife Deported, Suing Police for Failing to Uphold Immigration Laws
Judge rejects Englewood plaintiff’s bid for recusal in federal lawsuit Newark, NJ – A federal judge has denied a motion by a pro se litigant seeking the judge’s recusal in a civil…
Murphy shrugs off Alina Habba threat as political theater defends NJ immigration policies
Murphy brushed off Habba’s warning and doubled down on New Jersey’s immigrant protections. Trenton, NJ – After months of silence, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has publicly responded to U.S. Attorney Alina…
Twenty Arrested in New Jersey ICE Immigration Enforcement Operation
NEWARK, N.J. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 20 individuals last Monday during a joint worksite inspection at a warehouse facility in Edison, according to a statement from ICE. The enforcement…
Cory Booker Wants to Unmask Federal Agents Involved in Immigration Enforcement
NEWARK, NJ — U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Alex Padilla (D-CA) unveiled legislation Tuesday that would require immigration enforcement officers to display visible identification during public operations, citing safety and accountability…
Suspect facing child welfare charge held on ICE immigration detainer at Ocean County Jail
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A man was booked into the Ocean County jail Monday on charges of child endangerment and providing false information to law enforcement, according to official inmate records. The…
Parsippany police find no evidence of immigration questioning during alleged traffic stop
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — The Parsippany Police Department says an internal investigation has found no evidence to support claims that a driver was questioned about her immigration status during a traffic stop within…
No Happy Ending for Baton Rouge Massage Parlor During Immigration Crackdown
BATON ROUGE, La. — Homeland Security Investigations agents detained 10 Chinese nationals on June 11 during a worksite enforcement operation targeting nine illicit massage businesses in the Baton Rouge metropolitan area. Agents…
ICE arrests four at car wash immigration crackdown
SOUTHINGTON, Conn. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested four Guatemalan nationals on June 9 during a random worksite enforcement operation at D-Hand Car Wash in Southington. The operation was conducted…
Justice Department sues New York over Protect Our Courts Act blocking immigration arrests
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department filed a lawsuit Thursday against the State of New York, targeting its Protect Our Courts Act, which restricts federal immigration officials from making arrests at or near…
Worcester is now officially a sanctuary city after executive order prohibits ICE immigration assistance
WORCESTER, Mass. — Worcester City Manager Eric D. Batista has issued an executive order establishing new guidelines that restrict municipal employee involvement in federal immigration enforcement, according to a directive released this…
New Jersey migrant falsified immigration docs to claim two children who were not his
NEWARK, N.J. — A Guatemalan national who entered the U.S. illegally in 2016 has been charged in New Jersey federal court for allegedly submitting false applications to gain custody of unaccompanied migrant…
Murphy approval rating sinks below Trump in New Jersey as taxes, illegal immigration key concerns
TRENTON, N.J. — President Donald Trump holds an edge with approval ratings in New Jersey, matching or exceeding Governor Phil Murphy in key metrics, according to new polling data released this week…
Mexican national sentenced for immigration fraud after child molestation conviction
RALEIGH, N.C. — A Mexican citizen previously convicted of child molestation has been sentenced to seven months in federal prison for immigration fraud, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced Thursday. Marcelo Soto-Luna,…
Justice Department sues Illinois over immigration interference
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the state of Illinois, alleging that a state law regulating employment verification procedures interferes with federal immigration authority. The complaint, filed in…
New Jersey schools are facing a fiscal cliff as the state spends $7.3 billion on illegal immigration
TRENTON, NJ – As more New Jersey schools continue to report closures, staff layoffs, and even the sale of longtime community schools because of being ‘shortchanged’ by Governor Phil Murphy’s S2 funding…