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New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, State Sued by Department of Justice Over Executive Orders and Laws Against Federal Immigration Officers

Newark, NJ — A major legal battle over immigration enforcement is unfolding in New Jersey after the U.S. Department of Justice filed a federal lawsuit against the state and Gov. Mikie Sherrill,…

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New Jersey Says USDA Audit of SNAP Benefits Fraud “Illegal and Deeply Immoral” as Rampant Abuse Uncovered

Trenton, NJ – A legal fight over food assistance data is unfolding between New Jersey and the federal government, with more than 800,000 SNAP recipients at the center of the dispute. State…

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Senior Advisor to Dr. Anthony Fauci Indicted in Alleged Federal COVID-19 Pandemic Coverup

Greenbelt, MD – A former senior adviser at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is now facing federal charges after prosecutors say he concealed government records tied to COVID-19 research…

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Federal Judge Dismisses Civil Rights Lawsuit Over West Orange Restraining Order Case

Newark, NJ — A federal judge on Friday dismissed a multi-count civil rights lawsuit tied to a 2020 domestic violence restraining order case in West Orange, ending the claims against state officials,…

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NJ Lawmakers Demand FIFA Cost Hearings as Tammy Murphy’s Chairwoman Role Draws Scrutiny Over MetLife Plans

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers on Thursday demanded urgent budget hearings into the 2026 FIFA World Cup after raising new concerns about taxpayer exposure, steep transit costs, and the leadership role…

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Judge halts Viriginia’s new Democrat favored redistricting referendum

TAZEWELL COUNTY, Va. — Hold on there, Virginia Democrats, a Virginia judge has just overruled the party’s redistricting referendum that heavily favored the Democrat party. A Virginia circuit court judge voided a…

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New Jersey Advances Police Transparency, Data Privacy, and Healthcare Access in Wave of New Laws

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers approved a series of new laws in March and April that expand police transparency rules, strengthen consumer data protections, and loosen restrictions on healthcare providers, marking…

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Southern Poverty Law Center Indicted on Federal Fraud Charges Over Payments to Extremist Groups, KKK

Montgomery, AL – A federal grand jury has indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on fraud and money laundering charges, with prosecutors alleging the nonprofit funneled donor funds to members of extremist…

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Camden County Doctor Loses License After Admitting Illegal Oxycodone Scheme in New Jersey

Trenton, NJ — A Camden County family doctor will never practice again in New Jersey after regulators permanently revoked his license following a federal guilty plea to illegally distributing more than 1,600…

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Lyndhurst Man Dies by Suicide as SWAT Moves In During Arrest Attempt Tied to Union County Homicide

LYNDHURST, N.J. — A 38-year-old man sought in a Union County homicide investigation died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound as SWAT officers attempted to take him into custody outside his Lake Avenue…

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Teen Shot Dead After Park Fight in Queens as NYPD Searches for Gunman

Queens, New York — A 15-year-old boy was shot and killed after a fight broke out on a basketball court at a Queens park Thursday evening, and police are now searching for…

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Howell Council Advances $67.4M Budget With Tax Increase, Residents Raise Zoning Concerns Tuesday

Howell Township, NJ — Residents face a proposed tax increase as township officials introduced a $67.4 million municipal budget Tuesday night while fielding public complaints about zoning enforcement and neighborhood development. The…

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States take aim at drug middlemen in sweeping transparency push

States unite to crack down on hidden drug pricing as new rule gains momentum Trenton, NJ — A coalition of attorneys general across the country is backing a federal push to force…

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Fatal crashes drop across New Jersey in 2025, but rise in Jackson Township prompts enforcement push

State reports double-digit decline in deaths, while local spike drives targeted police response Jackson Township, NJ — Fatal crashes declined significantly across New Jersey in 2025, but a rise in deadly and…

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Jackson Township Becomes First Test of Mikie Sherrill’s New ICE Mask Ban and ICE Won The Battle

ICE arrests previously deported man in Jackson operation, sparking clash with NJ officials. Federal agents took suspect into custody as state leaders dispute mask law and enforcement authority JACKSON, N.J. — A…

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Udpate: Shooters at New Jersey Chick-Fil-A Mass Shooting Caught Fleeing on Dashcam, Governor Responds

Authorities in Union County probe mass shooting as officials release few confirmed details. Union, New Jersey — A mass shooting at a Chick-fil-A restaurant along Route 22 in Union Township on Saturday…

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New Jersey bagel shop owner indicted over $205K in unpaid sales taxes

State prosecutors allege years-long failure to file returns and remit collected taxes. TRENTON, NJ – A Sussex County business owner who operated a local bagel shop is facing multiple criminal charges after…

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Former Anne Arundel officer pleads guilty in fatal hit-and-run case in Maryland

A former Maryland police officer admitted to fleeing a crash that killed a motorcyclist after an unauthorized high-speed pursuit across multiple jurisdictions. Baltimore, Maryland – Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced…

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Perth Amboy police investigating jewelry store robbery on Madison Avenue

Middlesex County authorities say suspects fled before officers arrived, with a multi-agency investigation now underway. Perth Amboy, New Jersey – The Perth Amboy Police Department is continuing its investigation into a jewelry…

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Maryland reaches preliminary settlement with Dali ship owners over deadly Key Bridge collapse

Agreement marks a significant step in state-led litigation following a catastrophic infrastructure failure that disrupted a major U.S. port. Baltimore, Maryland – Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced Friday that the…

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