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Governor Murphy Vetoes Migrant Rights Bills Amid Funding Fears

1/20/2026

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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy vetoed two bills expanding migrant rights, citing concerns about jeopardizing federal funding.
The measures would codify the 2018 Immigrant Trust Directive and establish data privacy protections.
Advocates, including Amol Sinha of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), criticized the veto amid heightened enforcement.
Incoming Governor Mikie Sherrill has not committed to backing similar legislation.

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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy vetoed two bills expanding migrant rights, citing concerns about jeopardizing federal funding.
The measures would codify the 2018 Immigrant Trust Directive and establish data privacy protections.
Advocates, including Amol Sinha of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), criticized the veto amid heightened enforcement.
Incoming Governor Mikie Sherrill has not committed to backing similar legislation.