Menendez Statement on DOJ Lawsuit Against Four NJ Cities

JERSEY CITY, N.J. - Today, Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) released the following statement after the announcement of a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) against the cities of Newark, Hoboken, Jersey City, and Paterson:

“Two weeks ago today in Newark, we saw a blatant act of intimidation by the Trump Administration meant to silence me and my colleagues. And we resisted. Now, the Trump Administration is attempting yet again to intimidate elected leaders and undermine the values that define our great state. But we will not bend to the Trump Administration - not today, not tomorrow, not ever. Our support for our communities and everyone who calls them home is unwavering. This great state of ours is for the strong and for the resilient. We have withstood many challenges before, and we will stand strong in this moment for that which we know is right - together.”