Justice Department launches sweeping reforms to curb suicides in federal custody
Washington, DC – The Justice Department announced a slate of more than 50 new measures Friday aimed at reducing suicides among adults held in federal custody, unveiling one of the most extensive…
Justice Department announces settlement with nation’s largest landlord over rent pricing algorithm
WASHINGTON, DC – The Justice Department’s Antitrust Division has reached a proposed settlement with Greystar Management Services LLC, the largest residential landlord in the United States, to resolve claims that it participated…
Department of Justice Investigating Voter Fraud in New Jersey Ahead of 2026 Midterms Using Power of Biden Executive Order
The Department of Justice wants to see New Jersey’s voter registration database to make sure election fraud is being kept in check ahead of next year’s midterm elections. In a move to…
Justice Department sues former Public Broadcasting board members for refusing to leave after Trump removals
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Justice filed a complaint in federal court Tuesday against three former members of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), alleging they unlawfully remained in office…
Laid-Off State Department Workers Could Find Bright Future in Coding
Washington, D.C. – In a wave of recent layoffs at the U.S. State Department, thousands of workers find themselves navigating an uncertain job market. The reductions, attributed to budget reallocations and a…
Florida Department of Revenue Operating in New Jersey? Here’s Why
The Florida Department of Revenue (DOR), which oversees tax collection and compliance for the state, operates offices in six states outside Florida — including a location in New Jersey — as part…
Jackson Police Department announces promotions at township council meeting
The Jackson Township Police Department promoted four officers during a township council meeting held on July 8, recognizing years of service, leadership, and dedication to law enforcement and the local community. Public…
Justice Department issues subpoenas to doctors and clinics over transgender procedures on minors
WASHINGTON, DC — The Department of Justice has issued more than 20 subpoenas to doctors and medical clinics involved in performing transgender medical procedures on children, the agency announced Tuesday. The subpoenas…
Bloods-linked drug ring smashed in Newark after feds make 18 arrests
NEWARK, N.J. — A major drug trafficking network tied to the Bloods street gang was dismantled in Newark last week following a 14-month federal investigation that resulted in 18 arrests and federal…
Jewelry Smash and Grab Burglary at New Jersey Department Store
HAMILTON TWP., N.J. — Police are investigating a burglary that occurred early Thursday morning at the Macy’s department store on Black Horse Pike. According to the Township of Hamilton Police Department, an…
Justice Department sues Maryland court over injunction to protect criminal illegal aliens
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice filed a complaint Wednesday against the U.S. District Court of Maryland over a standing order that mandates automatic injunctions in federal immigration enforcement cases, alleging…
Feds arrest agitators for trashing property and menacing agents
OMAHA, Neb. — Four individuals were arrested Wednesday after being caught on camera damaging federal property and threatening federal agents during a protest in response to a recent immigration enforcement operation, U.S.…
Justice Department sues New York over Protect Our Courts Act blocking immigration arrests
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department filed a lawsuit Thursday against the State of New York, targeting its Protect Our Courts Act, which restricts federal immigration officials from making arrests at or near…
Shore town discusses plan to disband police department entirely
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ — The Borough of West Wildwood is weighing the possibility of disbanding its police department entirely following months of severe staffing shortages, according to Cape May County…
Jackson Girl Scout Receives Honor After Helping Police Department with New K9 Unit
JACKSON, N.J. — A Jackson teen who has dedicated nearly a decade to public safety education and K-9 advocacy will receive the Girl Scouts of the USA’s highest honor this weekend in…
ICE busts Jersey couple in alleged illegal green card sham
CAMDEN, N.J. — A Cherry Hill man and a Newark woman are facing federal charges after an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Newark uncovered an alleged…
Lakewood Fire Department promotes captain and swears in new firefighter
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — The Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners, alongside Fire Chief Jonathan Yahr and Fire District Administrator Yehuda Beer, announced the promotion of Career Fire Lieutenant Robert J. Leon Sr. to…
Deported, armed, and on the run — Nebraska bust ends in 70-month sentence
LINCOLN, Neb. — A 20-year-old Salvadoran national has been sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison following a multi-agency investigation that began with a stolen truck and ended in a high-speed…
Six Parsippany police officers promoted in department ceremony
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Mayor James R. Barberio and Chief of Police Richard Pantina presided over a promotional ceremony honoring six Parsippany Police Department officers for their career advancements and service to the…
New Jersey sues Trump again, this time over ‘illegal’ dismantling of federal health department
TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Monday that New Jersey has joined 19 other states in suing the Trump administration over what officials call the unlawful dismantling of the U.S.…
Justice Department sues Illinois over immigration interference
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the state of Illinois, alleging that a state law regulating employment verification procedures interferes with federal immigration authority. The complaint, filed in…