New Jersey Dem Lawmakers Move to Expand Assault Rifle Ban As Court Rules Existing Law Unconstitutional

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Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s decades-old ban on many AR-15-style rifles has been thrown into legal uncertainty after a federal judge ruled that significant portions of the state’s assault firearms law violate…

July 21, 2026

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New Jersey Magazine Limits and Assault Rifle Ban Deemed Unconstitutional, Third Circuit Court Rules

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Trenton, NJ – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled Friday that New Jersey’s longstanding ban on assault weapons, including AR-15-style rifles, and its prohibition on magazines holding more…

July 17, 2026

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Pennsylvania governor says putting murderers in jail for life without parole is unconstitutional

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Pa. Supreme Court strikes down mandatory life sentences for second-degree murder HARRISBURG, Pa. – A major shift in Pennsylvania’s criminal justice system unfolded Thursday after the state’s highest court ruled mandatory life…

March 26, 2026

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New Jersey Wants to Change Constitution to Allow Casinos at Meadowlands and Monmouth Racetracks

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New Jersey senators push constitutional amendment to allow casinos at racetracks Trenton, NJ – A new proposal introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would allow casino-style gambling at two major racetracks, potentially…

March 16, 2026

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Mikie Sherrill’s Anti-ICE Executive Order Forces Constitutional Showdown with Trump Administration

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Sherrill escalates immigration clash with Trump administration over ICE authority Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s Executive Order No. 12 has set the stage for a direct constitutional confrontation with…

February 25, 2026

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Hudson County man appeals conviction, argues traffic stop and search were unconstitutional

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JERSEY CITY, N.J. – A Hudson County man convicted on weapons charges is appealing his case, arguing that the trial court wrongly denied his motion to suppress evidence obtained during what he…

January 29, 2026

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Federal judge orders ICE to release detained Colombian father, ruling his confinement unconstitutional

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BROOKLYN, NY – A federal judge has ordered the immediate release of a Colombian father held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), finding that his detention violated federal immigration law and…

January 21, 2026

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New York proposal would amend state constitution to restrict police inquiries and disclosures about immigration status

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ALBANY, NY – A proposed constitutional amendment introduced in the New York State Senate seeks to limit how state and local officials, including law enforcement, can inquire about or disclose an individual’s…

January 20, 2026

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Kanitra proposes constitutional amendment to curb reckless Democrat lame duck lawmaking in Trenton

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TRENTON, NJ – Assemblyman Paul Kanitra (R-Monmouth, Ocean) introduced a constitutional amendment Thursday that would sharply limit what legislation can advance during New Jersey’s “lame duck” period — the weeks between Election…

December 12, 2025

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Armed crew strikes near Constitution Avenue then vanishes

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Trio wanted after robbery near Constitution Avenue in Northeast DC WASHINGTON, DC — Police are searching for three suspects after a robbery was reported Wednesday morning in the 1800 block of Constitution…

November 12, 2025

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New Jersey’s New Income Based ‘Equity’ Energy Rates Not Only Wrong, But Unconstitutional

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TRENTON, NJ – The U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights might be above Governor Phil Murphy’s pay grade, but a new law that ties energy rates to a person’s income might…

March 31, 2025

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Democrats Cheer for Ukraine—A Country Where Gay Marriage is Banned by the Constitution

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Picture this: a joint session of Congress, Donald Trump at the podium, and Democrats—yes, Democrats—leaping to their feet, clapping like giddy schoolkids, all because he mentioned support for Ukraine. The party of…

March 5, 2025

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New Jersey Pushing Unconstitutional Property Tax Grab, Cutting Municipal Aid

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TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) will soon notify all 564 municipalities that state aid for their upcoming budgets will be reduced by $150 million, officials announced.…

March 4, 2025

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Trump executive invokes Constitution to stop “Invasion” at southern border, shutting down illegal immigration

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WASHINGTON — President Donald J. Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order to suspend the physical entry of individuals deemed to be involved in an “invasion” across the southern border, invoking Article…

January 22, 2025

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Two sentenced for defacing U.S. Constitution and National Gallery exhibits in climate protest

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WASHINGTON – Donald Zepeda, 35, of Maryland, and Jackson Green, 27, of Utah, were sentenced to federal prison for their February 14, 2024, attack on the U.S. Constitution at the National Archives…

November 26, 2024

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Federal Judge Strikes Down Louisiana Law Mandating Ten Commandments In Classrooms As ‘Unconstitutional’

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A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily halted a Louisiana mandate requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom by Jan. 1, deeming the law “unconstitutional on its face.” U.S.…

November 13, 2024

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‘Willfully Assaulted Our Shared Past’: National Archives Delivers Impact Statement At Constitution Vandal’s Sentencing

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The National Archives delivered an impact statement Tuesday at the sentencing of two activists convicted of vandalizing the Constitution. Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan released a statement regarding the…

November 13, 2024

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Federal Judge Strikes Down New Jersey’s AR-15 Ban as Unconstitutional

New Jersey Republicans Challenge “Separate but Equal” Ballot System as Unconstitutional

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SPARTA, NJ – A lawsuit has been initiated by Sussex County attorney Robert D. Kovic on behalf of New Jersey Republicans, aiming to abolish a ballot system deemed “separate but equal” and…

April 8, 2024

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Federal Judge Reviews New Jersey’s Party Line Ballot System Amid Constitutional Complaint

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TRENTON, N.J. — A federal judge expressed reservations on Monday regarding New Jersey’s distinctive primary ballot system, amid a legal challenge that argues it unfairly benefits candidates endorsed by party leaders. This…

March 24, 2024

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