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…

Jersey Shore News·Local Politics·Mercer County News·Ocean County News

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

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Jeopardy Champion Jamie Ding Criticizes ICE, Trump After 31-Game Streak, Draws Praise From Cory Booker

Trenton, NJ — Fresh off a 31-game winning streak on Jeopardy!, New Jersey state employee Jamie Ding is drawing national attention not just for his run, but for pointed criticism of federal…

Entertainment News·Government News·Investigative Report·Politics

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…

Good News·Local Politics·North Jersey News

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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…

Central Jersey News·Community News·Government News·Local Politics

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…

Jackson Township News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

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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,…

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

Newark, NJ — A U.S. Supreme Court ruling rooted in a New Jersey legal fight is reshaping how nonprofits across the state can respond to government investigations, allowing them to challenge subpoenas…

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Judge Denies Immigrant Mother’s Bid for Release From ICE Detention in New Jersey Case

Newark, NJ — A federal judge denied a detained immigrant mother’s request for release from ICE custody, ruling she failed to show her detention violates federal law despite arguments that her arrest…

Police Blotter

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New Jersey town sued by feds over ordinance banning homes with gas, propane and oil services

DOJ Targets Morris Township Gas Ban, Raising Stakes for NJ Homeowners and Builders Morris Township, NJ — A quiet local ordinance aimed at cutting emissions has turned into a federal showdown that…

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ICE Arrests Mexican National Wanted for Human Trafficking After Prison Release in Newark

Newark, NJ – A man wanted in Mexico for human trafficking and organized crime is now back in federal custody after immigration agents arrested him immediately following his release from a U.S.…

North Jersey News

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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…

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

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…

Government News·Local Politics·Ocean County News·Political Crime and Corruption

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Honduras Homicide Suspect Arrested in Eatontown by ICE, Held for Removal Proceedings

Eatontown, NJ – A man wanted in Honduras for homicide is now in federal custody after immigration agents located and arrested him in Monmouth County. Fredy Alexander Lopez Lara was detained by…

Police Blotter

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Sherrill Unveils Aggressive Housing Plan, Faces Questions on Cabinet Diversity and Development Strategy

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday rolled out what she called one of the most aggressive housing strategies in the nation, signing an executive order aimed at boosting…

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

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Jeopardy Star Jamie Ding Earns $880K—Still Not Enough to Buy a Home and Live Comfortably in Most of New Jersey

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ — Jamie Ding’s historic 31-game winning streak on Jeopardy! turned him into one of the quiz show’s all-time top performers, earning him approximately $880,000 and national recognition. But despite the…

Community News·Entertainment News·Jackson Township News·Local Politics

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

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman’s “Eliminate” Remark on Trump Sparks Backlash as Clip Circulates Online Washington, D.C. — An April comment being shared on social media from U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman is…

Community News·Government News·Jackson Township News·Local Politics

Judge Throws Out Lawsuit Accusing Ocean County Prosecutors of Targeting Rival Business

Trenton, NJ — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit accusing Ocean County prosecutors and a fellow business owner of weaponizing a criminal investigation to sabotage a competing construction company, ruling the…

Ocean County News·Toms River News

Judge Denies New York Woman’s Emergency Cash Request in Dutchess County Dispute

White Plains, NY — A federal judge has denied an emergency request from a Dutchess County woman seeking sweeping financial assistance to relocate and secure her safety, ruling the case is too…

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