The Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that New Jersey's ban on private prisons is unconstitutional, stating it interferes with federal immigration enforcement. This law had been in legal contention since its implementation in 2021. CoreCivic filed suit against the state, contesting the ban after losing its contract for an immigration jail in 2023. Attorney General Matt Platkin expressed disappointment with the ruling amidst ongoing protests at Delaney Hall, an immigration jail criticized for its conditions. The ruling highlights tensions between state laws and federal responsibilities regarding immigration detention.
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals concluded that the state law "interferes with the federal government's core power to enforce immigration laws."
New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin called the ruling disappointing and noted the recent controversies at Delaney Hall, an immigration jail in Newark run by private prison company GEO Group.
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