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New Jersey Republicans Sue Democrat Governor Over Small-Business Closings in Pandemic

Litigation Claims National Retail Sites Can Stay Open to Detriment of Local Companies
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy was asked about a lawsuit filed against him at his Thursday press briefing in Trenton. (Rich Hundley III/The Trentonian)
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy was asked about a lawsuit filed against him at his Thursday press briefing in Trenton. (Rich Hundley III/The Trentonian)
CoStar News
May 21, 2020 | 10:09 P.M.

Adding to a countrywide debate on citizens' rights, New Jersey Republicans are suing Gov. Phil Murphy claiming the Democrat overstepped his authority by ordering small local businesses across the Garden State to close while huge national retailers remain open during the coronavirus pandemic.

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News | New Jersey Republicans Sue Democrat Governor Over Small-Business Closings in Pandemic