Statement in Response to DOJ Lawsuit Targeting New Jersey Sanctuary

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By Kaanita Iyer, CNN The US Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against four sanctuary cities in New Jersey, arguing that their protections for undocumented immigrants are unlawful. The four cities being sued are Newark, Jersey City, Patterson, and Hoboken. Like other sanctuary cities, these jurisdictions have policies limiting their cooperation with federal immigration enforcement actions. “All have adopted policies with the clear objecti…