TRENTON, NJ – A political firestorm has erupted in New Jersey as gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli released a leaked New Jersey State Police memo that has triggered a federal investigation into Governor Phil Murphy’s administration.

The allegations, first reported by Shore News Network, have drawn the attention of Acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba, who announced a probe into the Democratic governor’s actions.

Governor Phil Murphy has not yet responded to Habba’s investigation publicly.

Key Points

• Jack Ciattarelli released a leaked state police memo allegedly showing Murphy’s office ordered limits on ICE cooperation.
• Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba has launched a federal investigation into the Murphy administration.
• Murphy’s office denies wrongdoing, calling the allegations a politically motivated attack.

ICE directive leak fuels political controversy

Ciattarelli, a Republican who narrowly lost to Murphy in the 2021 gubernatorial race, said the memo reveals directives from Murphy’s office instructing state police to limit cooperation with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

“This is about accountability,” Ciattarelli said in a statement. “No one is above the law, and New Jersey deserves transparency from its leaders. I couldn’t stay silent when I saw evidence of potential misconduct.”

The document, which Ciattarelli says he obtained through a confidential source, allegedly outlines steps to obstruct federal immigration...

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