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Immigrant advocates alarmed by prospect of new immigrant jail in Newark
A federal judge's 2023 order allowing a private firm to run an immigrant jail in Elizabeth makes the opening of a new one more likely, advocates fear. The post Immigrant advocates alarmed by prospect of new immigrant jail in Newark appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Anti-abortion groups say Supreme Court’s mifepristone ruling won’t deter them
An attorney for the plaintiffs said the ruling was disappointing, but that they will continue to “advocate for women’s health.” The post Anti-abortion groups say Supreme Court’s mifepristone ruling won’t deter them appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
States struggle with unreliable federal funding for making sure elections are secure
U.S. House Republicans are seeking to eliminate funding for election security grants in this year’s appropriations process. The post States struggle with unreliable federal funding for making sure elections are secure appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Two officials accused of using transit agency to seek revenge over political spat
Attorney General Matt Platkin's office says the two men texted about their plan to block payments to an engineering firm over a political feud. The post Two officials accused of using transit agency to seek revenge over political spat appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Murphy administration urges Biden to offer protections to undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens
Thursday was the 12th anniversary of DACA, an Obama-era policy that offers work permits and protection from deportation to undocumented residents brought to America as children. The post Murphy administration urges Biden to offer protections to undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
U.S. Supreme Court overturns ban on bump stocks used in Las Vegas mass shooting
The opinion, written by Justice Clarence Thomas, reduces the executive branch’s already-limited ability to address gun violence. The post U.S. Supreme Court overturns ban on bump stocks used in Las Vegas mass shooting appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
State pitches $100M plan to develop NJ Transit properties
The plan would generate real-estate development near train stations and boost revenue for NJ Transit, officials say. The post State pitches $100M plan to develop NJ Transit properties appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Trump claims ‘great unity’ after talks with congressional GOP
The positive reception from GOP leaders showed Trump’s standing in the party improved since the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection. The post Trump claims ‘great unity’ after talks with congressional GOP appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Tax hikes would ease deficits, but budget surplus still at risk, group warns
New taxes would keep New Jersey's surplus alive a bit longer, but the state will still spend billions more than it collects in coming years, a fiscal group warns. The post Tax hikes would ease deficits, but budget surplus still at risk, group warns appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Local activists, mayors urge passage of new business tax to fund NJ Transit
Business groups oppose the new tax, saying it would make the state less competitive in attracting and retaining employers. The post Local activists, mayors urge passage of new business tax to fund NJ Transit appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Menendez corruption trial briefly suspended due to developer’s illness
Jurors in Sen. Menendez's bribery trial got the day off Thursday after developer Fred Daibes' attorneys said he was too ill to come to court. The post Menendez corruption trial briefly suspended due to developer’s illness appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
U.S. Supreme Court rejects attempt to limit access to abortion pill
The high court unanimously rejected attempts by anti-abortion groups to roll back access to what was in place more than eight years ago. The post U.S. Supreme Court rejects attempt to limit access to abortion pill appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Jersey Shore leaders, cops gripe to lawmakers about ‘lawless’ young people
Jersey Shore leaders want the state to reassess juvenile detention statutes and pass new laws to punish people who plan pop-up parties. The post Jersey Shore leaders, cops gripe to lawmakers about ‘lawless’ young people appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Official testifies Sen. Menendez asked him to ‘look at’ criminal case targeting his friend
U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said Sen. Bob Menendez repeatedly griped to him about a federal case against his friend Fred Daibes. The post Official testifies Sen. Menendez asked him to ‘look at’ criminal case targeting his friend appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
U.S. House GOP votes to hold attorney general in contempt in dispute over audio recording
House Republicans want recordings of Biden's interviews during special counsel Robert Hur’s investigation into his handling of classified material. The post U.S. House GOP votes to hold attorney general in contempt in dispute over audio recording appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Judges OK warrantless searches of locked glove boxes
Containers in a vehicle's interior do not enjoy greater protections from warrantless searches, even if they are locked, judges ruled Wednesday. The post Judges OK warrantless searches of locked glove boxes appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Facing hefty fines, companies ask judge to declare Daniel’s Law unconstitutional
The businesses argue Daniel's Law is unconstitutionally vague, impermissibly restrictive, and unsuccessful in guarding officials' addresses. The post Facing hefty fines, companies ask judge to declare Daniel’s Law unconstitutional appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Immigration group pleads for help bringing deported relatives back to the U.S.
Immigrant advocates want Congress and President Joe Biden to reform the American immigration system and allow their loved ones to return. The post Immigration group pleads for help bringing deported relatives back to the U.S. appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
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