Trump prosecutor Alina Habba launches probe into NJ Gov. Murphy over reported ICE orders
President Donald Trump’s longtime legal counsel and appointee as U.S. attorney for New Jersey, Alina Habba, has announced that she will be launching an investigation into Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matt Platkin. This decision comes in response to reports that state police were instructed to ignore new immigration warrants.
Habba made this announcement on “Hannity” after a report from Shore News Network revealed that an internal memo from New Jersey State Police Col. Patrick Callahan showed that Murphy and Platkin had ordered officers not to pursue thousands of immigration warrants added to the National Crime Information Center. This directive was said to be in line with former Attorney General Gurbir Grewal’s 2018 “Immigration Trust Directive,” which limited the voluntary assistance that state and local police could offer to federal authorities.
In her statement, Habba emphasized the importance of upholding federal laws and executive orders, noting that any hindrance to federal law enforcement efforts would not be tolerated. She warned other state leaders that any interference with agencies like the FBI or DEA would result in accountability and potential charges of obstruction or concealment.
Habba clarified that while state law enforcement officers do not have the same authority as federal officers, they are still able to legally notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of immigration-related investigations. She stressed that any attempts to violate federal laws or executive orders, including in sanctuary cities like Paterson, would be thoroughly investigated and prosecuted.
The investigation into Murphy and Platkin serves as a reminder that political motivations should not interfere with the enforcement of federal laws. Habba’s office, based in Newark, has already met with state law enforcement officials to discuss the matter and gather information.
In response to these developments, Fox News Digital reached out to Murphy, Platkin, and Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh for comment. Sayegh, who recently referred to Paterson as the American “capital of Palestine,” has been in the spotlight for controversial statements. Murphy, on the other hand, made headlines by suggesting that he was sheltering a migrant in his home and daring President Trump to take action.
As the investigation unfolds, Habba remains steadfast in her commitment to upholding federal laws and ensuring that state leaders are held accountable for any attempts to obstruct justice. The implications of this probe could have far-reaching consequences for immigration policies and law enforcement practices in New Jersey.
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