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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Faces Outrage Over Immigration Comments

Governor Phil Murphy's comments about offering potential housing to an immigrant sparked backlash and threats of legal action from Trump administration officials.

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  1. Tom Homan responds to NJ governor saying he is harboring an illegal immigrant

    Murphy's remarks illustrate a reckless disregard for federal law, showing a troubling inclination to challenge the very principles of immigration enforcement that are crucial for community safety.

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  3. Border czar Tom Homan threatens to ‘seek prosecution’ after NJ Gov. Phil Murphy suggested he was harboring ‘illegal’ migrant

    The escalating tensions between Trump’s administration and Democratic leaders like Gov. Phil Murphy highlight the ongoing battle over immigration enforcement and the consequences of public defiance in the face of federal authority.

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  5. New Jersey governor didn't actually invite an immigrant to live in his home, spokesperson says

    Governor Phil Murphy’s flippant remarks about extending hospitality to an immigrant with uncertain status, though not acted upon, have ignited significant backlash from Republican opponents, spotlighting the ongoing tensions surrounding his administration’s immigration policies.

    New Jersey governor didn't actually invite an immigrant to live in his home, spokesperson says

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Updated: Feb 4th, 2025, 3:51 PM ET

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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy's recent comments about inviting an undocumented immigrant to stay at his home resulted in backlash from Republicans and threats of prosecution from Trump’s border czar Tom Homan. Murphy's team claims he was misinterpreted and that no one actually lived in his home under those circumstances. This incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding immigration policies, especially in the context of recent federal enforcement actions and Murphy's advocacy for immigrant rights.

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