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Platkin Sues Trump Again: New Jersey joins legal fight against Trump’s National Guard deployment

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New Jersey joins legal fight against Trump’s National Guard deployment

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, alongside a coalition of 24 attorneys general and governors, filed a brief on Saturday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. The brief supports Illinois in opposition to President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard without approval from the state’s governor.

The coalition’s brief asserts that the President’s actions violate the law, undermine civilian control of the military, and threaten state sovereignty and principles of federalism. Recent orders from the Trump Administration have sent the National Guard to various localities, including California, Washington, D.C., Oregon, and Illinois.

“Judges across the country have made clear what is laid out in the Constitution – Trump’s domestic National Guard deployments are illegal,” Platkin stated. The brief argues that the President’s use of armed forces in these instances parallels actions commonly seen in authoritarian regimes.

On Friday, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals denied the Trump Administration’s request for an immediate administrative stay, although it did allow for the federalization of the Guard during the stay request’s pendency. The court barred the deployment of any federalized National Guard in Illinois.

Platkin urged the court to reject a broad stay pending appeal that would facilitate the deployment of troops to Chicago. The brief asks the appellate court to uphold the lower court’s decision, which affirms the separation of powers between state and federal authorities.

The attorneys general from Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Hawai‘i, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington joined Platkin in filing the brief. Governors from Kansas, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania also supported the effort.

As tensions rise over the deployment issue, the coalition stands firm in its stance against perceived encroachments on state authority.

Government leaders are united in the fight against Trump’s controversial use of National Guard forces across states.

O’Scanlon demands transparency from New Jersey treasury amid budget concerns

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O’Scanlon demands transparency from New Jersey treasury amid budget concerns

TRENTON, NJ – Senate Budget Officer Declan O’Scanlon sent a letter to New Jersey State Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio, requesting immediate updates on financial disclosures previously shared with rating agencies and the financial market. O’Scanlon asserts that Governor Murphy’s administration has concealed a budget deficit of $4 billion that could burden the next Governor and Legislature.

O’Scanlon warns that if the administration does not address the financial situation before selling $1.5 billion in new debt this month, he will file a complaint with the Securities and Exchange Commission. “After reviewing Treasury’s financial disclosures, I felt like someone at a disreputable used car lot had tried to sell me a car without telling me it was recovered from a flood,” said O’Scanlon.

In his letter, the senator criticized the treasury for failing to adequately represent the state’s financial condition. He noted specific omissions, stating that the documents did not clarify about $4 billion of financial “cliffs” designed into the upcoming state budget.

O’Scanlon emphasized the need for transparency in financial reporting. He added that the material presented by the treasury was misleading, both in its stated content and omissions that are critical for reasonable evaluation by rating agencies and analysts.

O’Scanlon’s letter highlighted the moral and legal responsibilities treasury holds toward the public. He insisted that the public and financial markets deserve complete information about the state’s financial health.

The full letter from O’Scanlon can be accessed through the Senate Republicans’ website.

O’Scanlon’s demands come amid heightened scrutiny of state finances, as the administration prepares for potential new debt obligations. The senator’s call for transparency signals ongoing concerns about fiscal management in New Jersey.

Taxpayers are watching closely as Senate Budget Officer O’Scanlon pushes for a clearer picture of the state’s financial situation.

Illegal Alien indicted for murder after driving SUV into 16-year-old girl and her monther

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Man indicted for murder after driving SUV into 16-year-old girl in Elmhurst

QUEENS, NY – Edwin Cruz Gomez was indicted on multiple charges including second-degree murder and attempted murder after a fatal incident involving a 16-year-old girl on Roosevelt Avenue. The charges stem from an event in which Gomez intentionally drove his vehicle into the victim and her family.

District Attorney Melinda Katz reported details of the case, stating that Gomez had sexually propositioned Jhoanny Saray Gomez-Alvarez and her mother shortly before the collision. “As alleged, the defendant crudely propositioned 16-year-old Jhoanny Saray Gomez-Alvarez and her mother for sex,” Katz noted.

Cruz Gomez, 38, was arraigned on a 15-count indictment that includes three counts of murder in the second degree, three counts of attempted murder, and aggravated vehicular homicide among other charges. He is currently remanded until his next court appearance on December 2, facing a potential sentence of up to 27 1/3 years to life in prison.

The incident reportedly occurred on September 13, at approximately 4:10 a.m., near the Prima Donna Restaurant. Following a confrontation with the victim’s stepfather, Gomez allegedly entered his vehicle and drove onto the sidewalk, targeting the family. The vehicle struck Gomez-Alvarez, killing her, and injured her mother.

Emergency responders confirmed that the 16-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Her mother was subsequently taken to a local hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in the collision.

Gomez attempted to evade capture by reporting an assault to NYPD officers nearby. He led them back to the collision location where he had abandoned his vehicle.

A breath analysis conducted after the incident determined Gomez’s blood alcohol content was between .18 and .21 percent. The investigation was conducted by Detective Timothy Ziegler of the NYPD’s 110th Detective Squad.

Assistant District Attorney Gabriel J. Reale is leading the prosecution in the case, with the support of other assistant district attorneys under the supervision of the Homicide Bureau.

A man is facing serious charges for allegedly driving his SUV into a teenager, resulting in tragedy on a Queens street.