New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin found common ground on Saturday over protest security measures.
The agreement came after Sherrill deployed state police to maintain order outside a Newark immigration detention center.
The detention center has been the site of escalating protests in recent weeks, drawing significant attention from both state and federal officials.
Sherrill, a Democrat, took action to address the growing unrest by sending New Jersey state police to the location.
Mullin, who leads the Department of Homeland Security, engaged with the governor as tensions around the facility continued to rise.
The deployment of state police represented a significant step by the governor to manage the situation outside the detention center.
Both officials were able to identify shared priorities despite coming from different sides of the political aisle on the issue.
The Newark immigration detention center has remained a focal point for protesters, prompting coordination between state and federal authorities.
Sherrill indicated that New Jersey police officers have responded to protests at the facility as part of the state’s efforts.
The coordination between a Democratic governor and a Trump administration cabinet secretary signals a rare moment of bipartisan cooperation on immigration enforcement and protest management.