Feds sue over NJ order barring ICE from some state property

Justice officials are challenging an order from Gov. Sherrill that bars immigration agents from entering some state property without a warrant.

By: Nikita Biryukov

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: February 24, 2026

Words: 805

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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The federal government is suing the state of New Jersey over an executive order that bars federal immigration officials from entering private areas of some state buildings and from using state property as staging areas, arguing the prohibitions are barred by the U.S. Constitution.

The lawsuit filed in New Jersey federal court claims the limits as ordered by Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D) violate the supremacy clause of the U.S. Constitution, impermissibly …

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