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2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Lets Trump Administration Withhold Funds from Sanctuary States and Cities

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New York NY,  striking a blow to the Murphy Administrations sanctuary policies  a federal appeals court said the Trump administration can withhold funds from New York City and seven states including New Jersey that have declared themselves sanctuaries from federal immigration policies, setting the stage for possible U.S. Supreme Court action.

The decision by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan overturned a lower court ruling ordering the administration to release funding to New York City and seven states; New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Washington, Massachusetts, Virginia and Rhode Island.

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NJ AG Grewal Announces “Excellence in Policing” Initiative to Promote Professionalism, Accountability, and Transparency in Law Enforcement

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Ridgewood NJ, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal today announced a comprehensive package of statewide law enforcement policies designed to ensure New Jersey remains a national leader on policing issues. The policies, known collectively as the “Excellence in Policing” initiative, are intended to enhance public safety and public trust by promoting professionalism, accountability, and transparency among New Jersey’s 36,000 law enforcement officers.

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