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Governor Sherrill Bans ICE Access to NJ Transit

2/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill issued an executive order barring ICE access to NJ Transit without a warrant.
The measure followed public outcry after ICE arrests at a light rail station.
Riders urged NJ Transit to adopt Greyhound's policy against warrantless immigration enforcement.
Sherrill rallied union workers for the stalled Gateway rail tunnel project and warned that delays could cost taxpayers millions.

History

Historical Context

California's SB 54, enacted in 2018, limited state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement amid rising tensions over immigration policy. Following public backlash against ICE arrests, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill's recent executive order restricts ICE access to NJ Transit without a warrant. These actions reflect a growing trend among states to assert their rights in immigration enforcement, potentially reshaping federal-state relations.

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Story summary

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill issued an executive order barring ICE access to NJ Transit without a warrant.
The measure followed public outcry after ICE arrests at a light rail station.
Riders urged NJ Transit to adopt Greyhound's policy against warrantless immigration enforcement.
Sherrill rallied union workers for the stalled Gateway rail tunnel project and warned that delays could cost taxpayers millions.

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