Governor Phil Murphy disclosed that he and his wife are providing accommodation for an immigrant with uncertain legal status above their garage, directly defying federal authorities to take action. This revelation coincides with heightened ICE activities in New Jersey and across the country.
Regarding the legal implications, Murphy's actions may be in violation of the federal law outlined in 8 U.S.C. § 1324, which forbids harboring undocumented immigrants. Border Czar Tom Homan has pledged to look into the matter, although Murphy's office asserts that the individual in question possesses legal status.