Congresswoman Facing Criminal Trial for Attacking Federal Agents Reveals She’s Pregnant

Newark, NJ — U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver revealed Friday that she is pregnant with her first child while simultaneously fighting federal charges that could send the New Jersey Democrat to prison for…

Federal Judge Dismisses New Jersey Mother’s Lawsuit Over Removal of Children

TRENTON, N.J. — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a New Jersey mother who claimed state agencies and law enforcement illegally removed her children from her custody earlier this…

ICE is Coming to New York City for ‘Harboring Known Criminals’ After Being Told ‘No’ by State and City Leaders

New York, NY — Federal immigration enforcement tensions intensified this week after Sen. Markwayne Mullin publicly declared that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents would continue arrest operations in New York despite resistance…

New Jersey Approved License Plate FDT-8647 But Denied Many Harmless Others

New Jersey MVC-Approved License Plate Referencing ‘8647’ Sparks Concern After Threats Against Trump Hopewell, N.J. — A New Jersey license plate carrying the letters and numbers “FDT-8647” has drawn sharp criticism online…

Pennsylvania Man’s Civil Rights Lawsuit Over Parking Citations Dismissed With Prejudice

UPLAND, PA — A federal judge has thrown out a civil rights lawsuit filed by a Pennsylvania man who claimed local officials violated his constitutional rights through repeated parking citations and enforcement…

Federal Judge Upholds 270-Month Sentence in New Jersey Stash House Robbery Sting Case

CAMDEN, NJ — A federal judge has denied a prisoner’s attempt to overturn his 22.5-year sentence tied to a controversial undercover robbery sting, ruling that the conviction and punishment will stand. Leroy…

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…

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…

Federal Judge Orders Release of Honduran Man Held by ICE Without Bond Hearing in New York

NEW YORK, NY — A federal judge has ruled that a Honduran man detained by immigration authorities in New York is being held unlawfully and must be released, finding he was denied…

Man Convicted in Bronx Kidnapping-Murder Case Fails to Overturn Life Sentence in Federal Court

NEW YORK, NY — A man serving life in prison for the kidnapping and murder of a federal informant in the Bronx has lost his bid to overturn his conviction, with a…

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…

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…

NJ PBS to Shut Down After State and Federal Public Funding Pulled: Can’t Operate Without Taxpayer Funding

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey’s only statewide public television network will shut down in June after losing both state and federal funding, ending a 15-year run that already operated on a fraction…

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After ‘No Kings’ Rhetoric, NJ Gov. Sherrill Meets and Praises British Royalty

Washington, D.C. — After months of invoking America’s rejection of monarchy on the campaign trail, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill met this week with the King and Queen of England during a…

DOJ Sues New Jersey Over Federal Agent Mask Ban, Setting Up Clash on Federal Enforcement Powers

Trenton, NJ — A legal fight between New Jersey and the federal government escalated Tuesday as the U.S. Department of Justice moved to block a new state law that requires law enforcement…

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Jackson Rent Cap Lawsuit Alleges Board Members Benefited From 2.5% Limit

Jackson Township, NJ — A group of manufactured home park owners filed a sweeping lawsuit on April 22 challenging a new rent control ordinance that caps annual increases at 2.5%, arguing it…

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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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