Case: STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT

2:26-cv-02884 | U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey

Filed Date: March 20, 2026

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Case Summary

[This summary is temporary while we research the case.] The State of New Jersey and the Township of Roxbury filed a complaint against federal immigration authorities on March 20, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. The plaintiffs challenged the defendants' decision to establish a large-scale immigration detention facility in an industrial warehouse in Roxbury, New Jersey, that would house up to 1,500 detainees at a time⁻. The plaintiffs alleged that the warehouse wa…

[This summary is temporary while we research the case.]

The State of New Jersey and the Township of Roxbury filed a complaint against federal immigration authorities on March 20, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. The plaintiffs challenged the defendants' decision to establish a large-scale immigration detention facility in an industrial warehouse in Roxbury, New Jersey, that would house up to 1,500 detainees at a time⁻. The plaintiffs alleged that the warehouse was unsuitable for human habitation, with only four toilets for the planned capacity, and would overwhelm local infrastructure and emergency services while causing significant environmental harm to waterways that provide drinking water to over 70% of New Jerseyans⁻. The complaint brought four counts alleging violations of the Administrative Procedure Act based on the defendants' failures to comply with federal environmental, intergovernmental cooperation, and immigration laws⁻. The plaintiffs sought declaratory and injunctive relief to prevent the establishment of the detention facility and vacate the defendants' decision.

This case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Jinan Abufarha (3/22/2026)

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Attorney for Plaintiff

DURAISWAMY, SHANKAR (New Jersey)

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2:26-cv-02884

Complaint

March 20, 2026

March 20, 2026

Docket

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Last updated March 23, 2026, 3:05 a.m.

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COMPLAINT against Kristi Noem, Todd M. Lyons, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT ( Filing and Admin fee $ 405 receipt number ANJDC-17218740), filed by STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(DURAISWAMY, SHANKAR) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

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3 Civil Cover Sheet

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March 20, 2026

March 20, 2026

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NOTICE of Appearance by SHANKAR DURAISWAMY on behalf of STATE OF NEW JERSEY (DURAISWAMY, SHANKAR) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

March 20, 2026

March 20, 2026

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Case Details

State / Territory:

New Jersey

Case Type(s):

Immigration and/or the Border

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: March 20, 2026

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

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District of New Jersey 2:26-cv-02884

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