State of New York Files Complaint Against State of New Jersey in U.S. Supreme Court Seeking Injunction to Prevent Dissolution of Bi-state Law Enforcement Commission
New Jersey's Withdrawal from Compact Would Result in Immediate and Irreparable Harm to New York
Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James today filed legal action in the United States Supreme Court to block New Jersey from terminating the Waterfront Commission created by New York and New Jersey for the port that the two states share. The complaint invokes the Supreme Court's jurisdiction to seek a declaratory judgment and both preliminary and permanent injunctions to prohibit New Jersey from breaching the congressionally approved Waterfront Commission Compact between New York and New Jersey. New Jersey's withdrawal would likely cause immediate and irreparable harm to New York, resulting in increased criminal activity, higher prices on incoming goods, and racial and gender inequities in hiring at the port.
“Protecting the safety of New Yorkers and our vital industries is my top priority, and we cannot afford to lose the Waterfront Commission’s unique authority and expertise in combatting crime at our port,” Governor Hochul said. “In light of current geopolitical uncertainty, the termination of the Waterfront Commission would cause immediate and irreparable harm to New York State, from increased crime to higher prices to employment inequities. It is our responsibility to New Yorkers to stop New...
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