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Trump Sues NJ Sanctuary Cities; Mayors Defend Policies

5/24/2025

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The Trump administration has launched a lawsuit against four New Jersey sanctuary cities—Newark, Hoboken, Jersey City, and Paterson—accusing them of immigration violations. In response, the mayors fiercely defend their policies, claiming they bolster community safety and denounce the lawsuit as a politically motivated attack without merit. They are determined to stand their ground in this legal battle.

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The Trump administration has launched a lawsuit against four New Jersey sanctuary cities—Newark, Hoboken, Jersey City, and Paterson—accusing them of immigration violations. In response, the mayors fiercely defend their policies, claiming they bolster community safety and denounce the lawsuit as a politically motivated attack without merit. They are determined to stand their ground in this legal battle.