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AGs Challenge DOJ's Funding Restrictions for Crime Survivors

10/2/2025

Summary

Story summary

New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin and 20 other state attorneys general filed suit against the U.S. Department of Justice to block new funding restrictions for crime survivors.
The rule, effective October 31, bars states from using federal grants to aid undocumented immigrants or those unable to prove immigration status.
They argue the policy is unconstitutional and harms survivors.

History

Historical Context

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 imposed penalties for hiring undocumented immigrants, influencing state policies. In 2022, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin and others challenged restrictions preventing aid to undocumented survivors, arguing these violate constitutional rights. This lawsuit reflects ongoing tensions between state rights and federal immigration policies, potentially reshaping support for vulnerable populations amid evolving legal landscapes.

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Story summary

New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin and 20 other state attorneys general filed suit against the U.S. Department of Justice to block new funding restrictions for crime survivors.
The rule, effective October 31, bars states from using federal grants to aid undocumented immigrants or those unable to prove immigration status.
They argue the policy is unconstitutional and harms survivors.

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