The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against New Jersey, Governor Mikie Sherrill, and Attorney General Jennifer Davenport, challenging their unconstitutional attempt to regulate federal law enforcement officers through the so-called 'Law Enforcement Officer Protection Act'. The lawsuit is a significant development in the ongoing debate over the role of state and federal law enforcement agencies.
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Media Coverage · April 30, 2026
The Justice Department sued New Jersey, Governor Mikie Sherrill, and Attorney General Jennifer Davenport over a state law that attempts to regulate federal law enforcement officers. The law is unconstitutional and threatens the safety of federal officers who have faced harassment, doxing, and violence. The lawsuit aims to protect the privacy and safety of law enforcement.
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Justice Department Sues New Jersey Over Attempt to Regulate Federal Law Enforcement
Media Coverage · Apr 30, 2026
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The Justice Department sued New Jersey, Governor Mikie Sherrill, and Attorney General Jennifer Davenport over a state law that attempts to regulate federal law enforcement officers. The law is unconstitutional and threatens the safety of federal officers who have faced harassment, doxing, and violence. The lawsuit aims to protect the privacy and safety of law enforcement.
Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against New Jersey, Governor Mikie Sherrill, and Attorney General Jennifer Davenport challenging their unconstitutional attempt to regulate federal law enforcement officers through …
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