100+ Bills Signed By Gov. Murphy Ahead Of Leaving Office

Gov. Murphy vetoes immigrant protection bills, angering activists

Gov. Phil Murphy, who made protecting immigrants a pillar of his first campaign for governor, used some of his final hours in office Tuesday to veto two sweeping bills designed to expand migrant rights.

On way out of office, Phil Murphy signs one bill on immigrant protections but vetoes two related measures

In his final hours as New Jersey's governor, Phil Murphy signed a bill adding protections for immigrants but vetoed two other related measures, saying he was concerned those would 'undermine' existing policies.

100+ Bills Signed By Gov. Murphy Ahead Of Leaving Office

New e-bike regulations, immigrant protections, and a revival of cursive in schools are among the legislation.

Murphy signs law to create ‘safe zones’ to block ICE agents — but rejects 2 other bills

On his way out the door, Murphy signed a law making hospitals and schools safe zones from ICE but rejected broader protections that advocates wanted to shield immigrants.

New Jersey faith leaders ask Governor Phil Murphy to help protect immigrants

Faith leaders in New Jersey came together with leaders around the country to plead with Governor Phil Murphy to sign a set of bills designed to protect the rights of immigrants. They ask Murphy to protect the diverse immigrant community in New Jersey as one of his last acts in office before Mike Sherrill is sworn in Tuesday. “This is one of those moments when delay becomes its own decision,” the letter said. “New Jersey can choose courage now by…

Political coward Phil Murphy's last betrayal cements legacy of abandoned ideals

In a final, defining act of political cowardice, outgoing Gov. Phil Murphy pocket vetoed a trio of landmark immigrant protection bills, delivering a profound betrayal to advocates and vulnerable families and cementing a legacy where his professed ideals consistently buckled under pressure. The governor’s silent killing of the legislation—via pocket veto—came despite furious, last-minute pleasContinue reading "Political coward Phil Murphy’s last …