Lakewood Leads New Jersey in Births, Jackson Jumps 167% Since 2018

Lakewood, NJ — More than 5,400 babies were born in Lakewood in 2024, keeping the Ocean County township at the top of New Jersey for births for the fourth consecutive year and…

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MS-13 Fugitive Wanted for Murder Arrested in New York During Early-Morning Operation

NEW YORK, NY — A Salvadoran fugitive accused of homicide and drug trafficking is now in federal custody after a targeted early-morning arrest in Middletown, New York. Alejandro Perla Cruz, 37, was…

Community News·Local Politics·New York City News·Political Crime and Corruption

New York Federal Judge Orders Names of ‘DOGE Agents’ Made Public in Lawsuit Over Federal Data Access

NEW YORK, NY — A federal judge has refused to keep secret the identities of government-linked personnel granted access to sensitive federal data systems, denying a request by U.S. officials to reconsider…

Community News·Investigative Report·Local Politics·New Jersey News

Judge Shields Anthem Deposition Prep Talks in Medicare Fraud Case, Denies Government Request

NEW YORK, NY — A federal judge has refused a government attempt to force testimony about behind-the-scenes legal strategy in a major healthcare fraud case against Anthem Inc., ruling that those communications…

Judge Allows Sex Trafficking Lawsuit Against New Jersey Motel to Move Forward

CAMDEN, NJ — A federal judge has allowed a lawsuit filed by a woman who says she was trafficked as a minor at a New Jersey motel to proceed, rejecting the business’s…

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Man Convicted in Manhattan Carjacking Spree Loses Bid to Overturn Sentence in Federal Court

NEW YORK, NY — A man serving a lengthy prison sentence for a series of armed carjackings in Manhattan has failed in his attempt to overturn his conviction, with a federal judge…

Man Accused of Killing Co-Worker With Sledgehammer in Texas Held as ICE Files Detainer

HOUSTON, TX — A 19-year-old man accused of killing his co-worker with a sledgehammer at a Texas job site is now facing a murder case alongside federal immigration action after his arrest…

Texas News

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…

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Teen Charged With Murder After 15-Year-Old Shot During Park Beating in Queens

Queens, NY — A 15-year-old boy was shot and killed in a crowded Queens park after being attacked by a group of teens, and prosecutors say the suspected gunman fled the country…

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Wisconsin road rage shooting conviction after driver killed with single gunshot

ETTRICK, WI – A roadside death initially believed to be a crash has been confirmed as a fatal shooting, ending in a jury conviction for a Wisconsin man accused of opening fire…

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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…

Investigative Report·Local Politics·Mercer County News·Political Crime and Corruption

Federal agents arresting criminal migrants / AI assisted

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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Lakewood Leads New Jersey in Births, Jackson Jumps 167% Since 2018

MS-13 Fugitive Wanted for Murder Arrested in New York During Early-Morning Operation

New York Federal Judge Orders Names of ‘DOGE Agents’ Made Public in Lawsuit Over Federal Data Access

Judge Shields Anthem Deposition Prep Talks in Medicare Fraud Case, Denies Government Request

Judge Allows Sex Trafficking Lawsuit Against New Jersey Motel to Move Forward

Man Convicted in Manhattan Carjacking Spree Loses Bid to Overturn Sentence in Federal Court

Man Accused of Killing Co-Worker With Sledgehammer in Texas Held as ICE Files Detainer

Ocean County Man with ICE Detainer Accused of Strangling Domestic Violence Victim, Facing Child Abuse Charges

Teen Charged With Murder After 15-Year-Old Shot During Park Beating in Queens

Wisconsin road rage shooting conviction after driver killed with single gunshot

DOJ Sues New Jersey Over In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students, Seeks to Block Benefits

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

New Jersey Loses Supreme Court Case Where Attorney General Used Subpoenas to Battle Abortion Critics in 9-0 Vote

Pinelands Commission Blocks Manchester Zoning Change as Council Repeals Townhouse Ban

New Jersey Democrats Divided on Mikie Sherrill’s World Cup Sales Tax Increase Could Cover Parts of the Jersey Shore

Judge Denies Newark Museum Worker’s Request for Free Lawyer in Discrimination Lawsuit

New Jersey Drivers Claim Insurers Undervalued Totaled Cars in Federal Class Action Lawsuit

New Hope Turns Star Wars Into Four-Day Festival as 60+ Small Businesses Power May the 4th Weekend

New Jersey Congresswoman: “Eliminate the President Right Now” Ahead of Third Failed Assassination Attempt

Federal Judge Denies Man’s Bid to Force IRS Action on FOIA Requests in New Jersey Case

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