WEST WILDWOOD – Residents are taking their case to save the borough’s Police Department to the next level, asking state officials to intervene in what they believe to be the borough’s plan to disband the department.

The facts of this case will prove I was simply doing my job and will expose these proceedings for what they are: a brazen attempt at political intimidation,” McIver said in a statement.

The new battle in New Jersey over sanctuary laws presents a major moment for President Donald Trump's approach on immigration.

The Trump administration is suing Newark, Hoboken, Jersey City and Paterson, N.J., for allegedly obstructing federal immigration agents.