Former Acting ICE Director Tom Homan has directly challenged New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy's recent comments regarding an individual's immigration status and the possibility of them residing at the governor's residence. Homan stated he would investigate the situation and pursue legal action if necessary, citing potential violations of U.S. immigration law.

Homan's strong response comes after Murphy's remarks during an interview with Blue Wave New Jersey, where the governor suggested offering accommodation to someone facing immigration-related concerns. Murphy was quoted as saying, "Good luck to the feds coming in to try to get her," which sparked controversy and prompted Homan's investigation.

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

A source close to Governor Murphy later clarified the situation to Fox News Digital, stating that no one had actually moved into the governor's home and that the individual in question was a legal resident. The source explained that Murphy's comments were made out of concern for the individual amid a tense political climate surrounding immigration.

Former Acting ICE Director Tom Homan (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

This incident follows recent criticism of ICE operations in New Jersey, adding another layer of complexity to the ongoing debate surrounding immigration policies in the state and nationally.