Federal judge awards $25K in IDEA case against NYC Department of Education

Court partially grants motion for attorneys’ fees tied to special education dispute New York, NY – A federal court has awarded more than $25,000 in attorneys’ fees and costs to a family…

New York City News·School and Education News

Federal judge dismisses Jehovah’s Witnesses tax dispute against Gloucester Township

Gloucester Township wins dismissal in federal tax-exemption lawsuit by Jehovah’s Witnesses Gloucester Township, NJ – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by the Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses challenging a…

Investigative Report·Local Politics·Political Crime and Corruption·South Jersey News

Federal immigration arrest in New Jersey follows release of Cuban national with prior convictions

ICE arrests Cuban national in New Jersey after prison release, citing prior convictions Newark, NJ – A Cuban national with a final order of removal was taken into custody in New Jersey…

Police Blotter

Newark school funding scandal grows as state leaders ask for federal investigation into $287 million COVID relief spending

State legislators cite oversight failures and unmet student support goals. Trenton, N.J. – Three New Jersey lawmakers are calling for a federal investigation into how Newark Public Schools spent nearly $287 million…

Government News·Local Politics·North Jersey News·Political Crime and Corruption

New Jersey federal Judge rejects Jaguar Land Rover bid to force arbitration in brake defect case

A federal court ruled the automaker cannot yet move consumer claims out of court. Newark, NJ – A federal judge has denied Jaguar Land Rover North America’s attempt to force a proposed…

Investigative Report·Top Headlines

Federal judge tosses Mahwah man’s lawsuit over 2024 arrest

A pro se complaint alleging misconduct by police, a judge, and others was dismissed after federal review. Newark, NJ – A federal judge in New Jersey has dismissed a wide-ranging civil lawsuit…

North Jersey News

Federal records show Mikie Sherrill’s new national PAC was already raising money before its public rollout.

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is launching a new federal political action committee, Mission to Deliver PAC, as she moves to expand her political footprint beyond New Jersey and…

Local Politics·North Jersey News·Ocean County News·Top Headlines

Expanded civil rights cases against Philadelphia consolidated under single federal docket

A growing number of lawsuits alleging misconduct by city officials are now grouped in one proceeding. Philadelphia, PA – A federal court has expanded a consolidated set of civil rights lawsuits against…

Philadelphia News

Federal judge denies petition over decade-long delay in filing over 2006 conviction

A New Jersey man’s attempt to overturn a 2006 conviction fails after court cites lack of timely action. Newark, NJ – A federal judge has denied a petition filed by Stanley Theodore…

North Jersey News

Sherrill blasts federal abortion probe as HHS opens investigation into 13 states

Marlton, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill on Thursday forcefully pushed back against a newly announced federal investigation into abortion coverage policies, calling the Trump administration’s move a “fishing expedition” as New Jersey…

Government News·Health and Wellness·Local Politics·North Jersey News

Judge weighs federal liability in Edison Job Corps injury lawsuit tied to dock incident

A New Jersey case examines whether the U.S. government can be held responsible for a workplace injury. Newark, NJ – A federal lawsuit stemming from a workplace injury at the Edison Job…

Federal judge orders ICE to release Guatemalan man detained in Newark within 48 hours

A court ruling in New Jersey found prolonged immigration detention unlawful, mandating immediate supervised release. Newark, NJ – A federal judge has ordered the release of a Guatemalan national detained by Immigration…

North Jersey News·Top Headlines

Federal judge rules against Voice of America cuts, finds agency downsizing violated law

A sweeping court decision has sided with journalists and employees who challenged a major overhaul of U.S. international broadcasting operations. Washington, DC – A federal judge has ruled that actions taken in…

Government News·Top Headlines

Fake federal agent scam busted after $63K cash sting in New Jersey

Scam suspect posing as federal agent caught returning for more cash HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A brazen scam involving a man posing as a federal agent unraveled after police set up a…

Jersey Shore News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter·South Jersey News

HUD funding fight sparks lawsuit as New Jersey joins 16 states challenging federal policy

New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport says the Trump administration is unlawfully threatening housing enforcement funding tied to LGBTQ protections. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport has joined a…

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Lucy the Elephant Awarded $350,000 Federal Grant for Interior Restoration

Officials say the funding will help restore the interior of the historic 143-year-old Lucy the Elephant landmark in Margate. Margate City, NJ – Lucy the Elephant, one of New Jersey’s most recognizable…

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Trenton Health Policy: NJ Attorney General Opposes Federal ACA Marketplace Rule

New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport is leading a multistate coalition urging the federal government to withdraw a proposed rule they say would raise health insurance costs and reduce coverage. Trenton, NJ…

New Jersey News

Federal judge dismisses Philadelphia from lawsuit over deadly PHA apartment fire

A ruling this week ended the last remaining claim against the City of Philadelphia in litigation tied to a fire that killed 12 people in a public housing building. Philadelphia, PA –…