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Acting NJ attorney general alleges 'coercive tactics' in Minnesota
Clip: 1/29/2026 | 1m 21sVideo has Closed Captions
Coalition says Trump wants sensitive data in exchange for withdrawing immigration agents
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s acting attorney general is making good on a vow to go after the Trump administration. Jennifer Davenport joined 21 other attorneys general in a letter to condemn what they called coercion by the Department of Justice.
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Acting NJ attorney general alleges 'coercive tactics' in Minnesota
Clip: 1/29/2026 | 1m 21sVideo has Closed Captions
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s acting attorney general is making good on a vow to go after the Trump administration. Jennifer Davenport joined 21 other attorneys general in a letter to condemn what they called coercion by the Department of Justice.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipGovernor Mikey Sherrill's acting Attorney General is making good on a vow to go after the Trump administration.
Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in condemning what they say is coercion by the Justice Department to get sensitive data from Minnesota in exchange for removing federal agents from the state.
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Attorney General Pam Bondi and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, calling out their demand that the state hand over sensitive data, including voter information, in exchange for the removal of federal agents.
That's an accusation the Trump administration denies.
Davenport and the other AGs say that likely conflicts with ongoing litigation and court order protections.
The letter comes as Governor Sherrill says her administration plans to create a portal so residents can upload cell phone video and report their encounters with ICE, similar to efforts made by protesters in Minnesota.
Making the announcement on The Daily Show Wednesday night, Sherrill also said she'll prohibit ICE from staging raids on state property.
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