Convicted Child Rapist Pardoned by Gov. Tim Walz Deported to Laos
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced Friday that federal immigration authorities have deported Tou Lue Vang, a Laotian national whose recent pardon by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and…
Drunk Driver in Ocean County Had Illegal Weapon, Federal Immigration Detainer, Wanted by ICE
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — A Saturday arrest in Ocean County led to multiple criminal charges against Carmelo S. Martinez, including assault and weapons offenses, along with a federal immigration detainer that could…
Ex-FBI Director James Comey’s Former Judge Daughter Sues Feds Over Firing
NEW YORK, NY — A federal judge has cleared the way for former prosecutor Maurene Comey to pursue her wrongful termination lawsuit in federal court, rejecting the Justice Department’s attempt to push…
Migrant with ICE Detainer Accused of Fleeing Ocean County DWI Stop, Faces Eluding Charges and Immigration Hold
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — A drunk driving stop in Ocean County on Saturday escalated into a multi-charge criminal case after Ivan Cruz allegedly fled from officers, leading to felony-level charges and an…
Woman Who Fled Fatal Florida Crash Deported After Prison Sentence, ICE Confirms
MIAMI, FL — A woman convicted of fleeing a fatal 2021 crash in Florida and attempting to cover it up has been deported after serving prison time, federal immigration officials said. Hilda…
Who is to blame for Spirit Airlines demise: Warren, Buttigieg Emerge as Key Suspects, Not Trump
NEWARK, NJ — Democrats are taking to social media today blaming President Trump for the Spirit Airlines closure, but a deep dive into the topic shows that it was Democrats during the…
Los Angeles Dems Upset After Homeless Mayoral Candidate Films Commercial Outside Their Homes
LOS ANGELES, CA — A Los Angeles mayoral race dispute escalated this week after City Councilmember Nithya Raman criticized a campaign ad by opponent Spencer Pratt that shows him outside her home,…
Ocean County Man with ICE Detainer Accused of Strangling Domestic Violence Victim, Facing Child Abuse Charges
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — A man booked into the Ocean County Jail on Saturday now faces multiple serious charges, including aggravated assault by strangulation and child abuse, according to jail records. Carlos…
Ex-Plainfield Mayoral Candidate Pleads Guilty to Forgery in Voter Fraud Scheme
Plainfield, NJ — A former candidate for mayor in Plainfield admitted to submitting fraudulent voter registration applications tied to a local election, pleading guilty to forgery in a case that investigators say…
Illegal Aliens Voted in New Jersey Elections as FBI Announces Formal Charges
Newark, NJ — Four noncitizens face federal charges after allegedly casting ballots in multiple U.S. election cycles and then making false statements during the citizenship process, according to announcements Friday from the…
Newark Man Arrested in Deadly New Jersey Chick-fil-A Shooting That Killed 23-Year-Old
Union Township, NJ — A 23-year-old man was killed and six others were wounded when gunfire erupted inside a busy Chick-fil-A on Route 22 last month, and prosecutors say a suspect is…
Spirit Airlines Cancels All Flights, Shuts Down Operations Immediately, Stranding Travelers Nationwide
Miramar, FL — Travelers across the United States woke up Saturday to grounded plans as Spirit Airlines abruptly canceled all flights and began shutting down operations immediately, leaving thousands unable to travel…
World Cup Games to Make Most of North Jersey a Traffic Nightmare According to New NJTPA Heat Map
Newark, NJ — New Jersey transportation officials are effectively telling millions of residents to stay off the roads — and, in many cases, work from home — during the 2026 FIFA World…
Toms River Teacher Juggles Motherhood, Classroom, and Volunteer Firefighting Role
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Answering emergency calls while raising two young children and teaching advanced math, Erin Seneca has built a life around service in multiple forms. The Toms River resident joined…
Mikie Sherrill Promised Us She Would Freeze Electric Rates, But New Jersey Energy Costs Will Continue to Rise
NJ Residents Face Higher Electric Bills Despite Sherrill’s Rate Freeze Pledge Trenton, NJ — New Jersey residents are likely to see rising electricity costs in 2026 and beyond, despite public claims that…
NJ GOP Senators Urge Sherrill to Restore School Aid Before Budget Deadline, Warn of Cuts and Tax Hikes
Trenton, NJ — Two Republican state senators are pressing Gov. Mikie Sherrill to reverse proposed limits on school funding, warning that districts across New Jersey are already cutting programs and raising property…
Toms River Schools Approve $306M Budget, Superintendent’s 35% Raise to $308K as Taxes Rise
Toms River, NJ — A school district that warned it was nearing financial collapse last year has now approved a $306 million budget and a new contract that will raise its superintendent’s…
New Jersey Asphalt Contractor Sues State Over DEI Hiring Quotas and Union Mandates, Warns of Higher Project Costs
Wall, NJ — A New Jersey construction company that builds highways and public infrastructure is suing state agencies, arguing that hiring quotas and union requirements tied to public contracts are driving up…
New Jersey Taxpayer Funded Advocacy Groups Under Fire: Accused of Helping Undocumented Migrants Evade ICE, Deportation
Newark, NJ — A New Jersey-based advocacy group is under renewed scrutiny after promoting guidance that helps immigrants understand their legal rights during federal enforcement actions, as tensions rise over immigration policy…
DOJ Sues New Jersey Over In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students, Seeks to Block Benefits
Trenton, NJ — A new federal lawsuit filed Thursday targets New Jersey’s policy allowing undocumented students to pay in-state college tuition, with the U.S. Department of Justice arguing the law unlawfully disadvantages…
Gov. Mikie Sherrill Says Redistricting New Jersey is On the Table to Eliminate Republican Seats in Congress
Trenton, NJ — The balance of political power in New Jersey’s congressional delegation could face renewed pressure as Governor Mikie Sherrill says she is willing to consider redistricting, while questions circulate about…