Ocean County Liberal Arts Program Was Sanctuary for Sexual Predators Targeting High School Students, According to Lawsuit

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A newly filed lawsuit in Ocean County Superior Court is dramatically escalating scrutiny of the Ocean County Vocational Technical School Grunin Center Performing Arts Academy, alleging a decades-long…

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Twice-Deported Marine Killing Illegal Alien Arrested in New Jersey Sanctuary City

NEWARK, N.J. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has taken custody of a Mexican national who was previously deported twice and is now facing removal from the United States for a third…

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New Jersey Town Where ICE Agent Was Run Down Passes Resolution Urging Repeal of Sanctuary State Policies

Stafford Township, NJ – The Stafford Township Council has unanimously approved a resolution opposing several recently enacted New Jersey laws affecting immigration enforcement and cooperation with federal authorities, becoming one of the…

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Judge Drops Trump Case Challenging New Jersey’s Sanctuary Cities

A federal judge ruled that the U.S. government’s constitutional challenge to sanctuary city policies in Newark, Jersey City, Paterson and Hoboken cannot move forward, dismissing the lawsuit against the municipalities. Newark, NJ…

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Biden Appointed Judge Tosses Federal Lawsuit Against New Jersey Sanctuary Cities

A federal judge ruled the Justice Department cannot force Newark, Jersey City, Hoboken, and Paterson to change their local immigration policies because New Jersey’s statewide directive would remain in effect even if…

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Convicted Coup Leader Wanted for Torture and Murder in Home Country Lived in New York City Sanctuary

New York, NY — A man convicted for his role in a violent coup attempt that left at least 11 people dead in Burkina Faso has been deported from the United States…

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Honduran Murder Fugitive Arrested in New Jersey Sanctuary City Newark

Newark, NJ — A Honduran national living illegally in the United States is in federal custody after ICE officers discovered he was wanted in his home country on a homicide charge, according…

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New Jersey’s Sanctuary Democrats Have Lost Control as Their ICE Protest Turns Into a Full Fledged Riot

Newark, NJ — Newark officials imposed a curfew around the Delaney Hall ICE detention center after protests escalated into unrest that prompted increased police intervention, multiple arrests, and reports that some individuals…

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Ecuadorian Migrant in New Jersey Sanctuary State Tried Repeatedly to Sexually Assault Young Girl

MOONACHIE, N.J. — An Ecuadorian migrant living in New Jersey faces multiple child sex crime charges after investigators accused him of attempting to sexually assault a juvenile girl inside a Moonachie residence…

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Delaware Lawmakers Advance Bills Limiting ICE Cooperation, Moving Toward Sanctuary State Policies

Dover, DE – Delaware lawmakers are moving closer to restricting how local police cooperate with federal immigration enforcement after the state House advanced multiple bills limiting ICE-related activity. The measures—House Substitute 2…

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Migrant Accused of Sexual Assault in Pennsylvania Found Hiding in Sleepy New Jersey Sanctuary by ICE Agents

Brooklawn, NJ — A man with an outstanding sexual assault warrant in Pennsylvania and a prior deportation order was arrested April 1 during a targeted operation in southern New Jersey, according to…

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Migrant Thief Ordered Removed from U.S. in 2024 Found in New Jersey Sanctuary

Newark, NJ — A Colombian national convicted of felony grand larceny in Virginia and identified as part of a South American theft group was arrested April 16 and is now in ICE…

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Ten Bills Could Turn Maryland from the Free State to a Sanctuary State

More than 40 proposals introduced as debate grows over “sanctuary-style” policies Annapolis, MD — Maryland lawmakers have introduced more than 40 immigration-related bills during the 2026 legislative session, with several key proposals…

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New Jersey expands immigration limits, fueling debate over ‘sanctuary state’ label

Governor Mikie Sherrill signs sweeping immigration laws restricting cooperation with federal authorities. Trenton, New Jersey – Governor Mikie Sherrill has signed a package of immigration laws that significantly restrict how New Jersey…

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Mikie Sherrill’s No Pro-Immigrant Sanctuary State Laws Put the Public At Risk, Lawmaker Says

“Assembly criticism targets limits on ICE cooperation in newly signed laws.” Trenton, NJ – A New Jersey assemblyman is publicly criticizing a series of newly signed immigration laws by Governor Mikie Sherrill,…

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ICE Newark office arrests Cuban child predator in New Jersey sanctuary state

Federal agents detain man with record including sexual assault of a minor and burglary Newark, NJ – Federal immigration authorities have arrested a Cuban national in New Jersey with a criminal record…

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Breaking: New Jersey Becomes America’s First Official Sanctuary State as Governor Sherrill Signs Three Migrant Protection Bills Into Law

New laws tighten data sharing, restrict enforcement roles, and fuel sanctuary debate UPDATE: Sherrill speaks on historic sanctuary state bills Trenton, NJ – Gov. Mikie Sherrill has signed a package of immigration…

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New Jersey is one signature away from being an official, legal sanctuary state as immigrant rights bill heads to Governor’s desk

NJ Senate passes A4071, sparking sharp debate over immigration and policing. A high-profile bill codifying limits on immigration enforcement cleared the Senate as Republicans warn of public safety risks and Democrats defend…

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Over 100 cats rescued from Delmar sanctuary littered with skeletal remains

Wicomico County Sheriff says dozens of animals found outdoors in freezing weather, skeletal remains recovered DELMAR, MD – More than 100 cats were rescued and multiple deceased animals were discovered after law…

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Trump administration sues New Jersey over sanctuary state executive order restricting ICE cooperation with police

Federal lawsuit accuses Governor Mikie Sherrill of obstructing immigration enforcement through new executive order TRENTON, NJ – The Trump administration’s Department of Justice filed a lawsuit this week against Governor Mikie Sherrill…

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