Democrats love to talk tough about "sanctuary" policies when it comes to protecting illegal aliens.
But one liberal governor just learned that actions have consequences.
And Alina Habba opened one criminal investigation that put Democrats on red alert.
Phil Murphy’s brazen comments about sheltering illegal aliens come back to haunt him
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy thought he could make inflammatory comments about harboring illegal aliens and face no consequences.
The Democrat governor was dead wrong.
Murphy is now facing a federal investigation after he bragged about being prepared to house an illegal alien in his family’s home.
The trouble started back in February when Murphy made shocking comments during a discussion with Blue Wave New Jersey.
Murphy boasted that there was someone in the "broader universe" of his life whose immigration status wasn’t where they wanted it to be.
"Tammy and I were talking about … I don’t want to get into too much detail, but there’s someone in our broader universe whose immigration status is not yet at the point that they are trying to get it to," Murphy said.¹
Then Murphy made the statement that would land him in hot water with federal authorities.
"And, we said, ‘You know what? Let’s have her live at our house above our garage,’ and good luck to the feds coming in to try to get her," Murphy added.¹
Murphy’s arrogant challenge to federal immigration enforcement caught the attention of the wrong people.
U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina Habba launched an investigation into Murphy’s inflammatory remarks, sources revealed.²
FBI agents start interviewing witnesses about Murphy’s illegal alien comments
The investigation has moved beyond just talk.
Federal investigators have reached out to interview at least four witnesses connected to Murphy’s brazen statements.²
The probe shows that federal law enforcement is taking Murphy’s statements seriously.
Sources confirmed that Murphy received a subpoena, though he hasn’t faced questioning yet.²
"Mr. Murphy said in February that he was prepared to house a woman whose immigration status was unclear at his family’s home in Middletown," the New York Times reported. "F.B.I. agents have since sought to interview at least four witnesses in connection with the comments, two of the people said, with one adding that the governor had been subpoenaed but not questioned."²
Murphy’s staff scrambled to contain the damage, with a spokesperson telling the New York Post that nobody had "ever lived in the home" under those circumstances.²
But the damage was already done.
Murphy’s own words created the mess he now finds himself in.
Murphy’s case shows consequences of Democrats’ lawless immigration policies
This investigation represents a broader reckoning for Democrats who think they can openly defy federal immigration law.
Murphy wasn’t just running his mouth for political points – he was basically telling federal immigration agents to come and get him.
The guy literally threw down the gauntlet and told the feds "good luck" trying to enforce the law at his house.
Now he’s learning that actions have consequences.
Murphy’s case could send a message to other Democrat politicians who think they can openly harbor illegal aliens without facing any repercussions.
The investigation shows that no one is above the law – not even a sitting governor.
Murphy built his political career on opposing President Trump’s immigration policies and supporting sanctuary city policies.
He’s been a vocal critic of immigration enforcement and has positioned himself as a defender of illegal aliens.
But his brazen comments about sheltering someone with questionable immigration status crossed a line.
Federal authorities are now investigating whether Murphy’s statements constitute more than just political rhetoric.
This isn’t the first time Murphy has found himself in hot water over his extreme positions on immigration.
The governor has consistently opposed cooperation with federal immigration authorities and has supported policies that protect illegal aliens from deportation.
Murphy’s investigation comes as immigration enforcement is ramping up under the Trump administration.
The President has made it clear that sanctuary policies will no longer be tolerated.
Murphy’s case could serve as an example to other Democrat politicians who think they can openly defy federal immigration law.
The investigation is ongoing, and it remains to be seen what consequences Murphy will face.
But his case shows that Democrats’ lawless immigration policies are finally catching up with them.
Murphy thought he could make inflammatory comments about harboring illegal aliens and face no consequences.
Now he’s learning that federal law enforcement takes these matters seriously.
¹ Breitbart News, "Report: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Subpoenaed over Comment Implying He Is Sheltering Illegal Alien"
² New York Times, "Report: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Subpoenaed over Comment Implying He Is Sheltering Illegal Alien"
