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ICE detainees on hunger and labor strike at Delaney Hall detention center in Newark
News

Press freedom groups demand dismissal of charges against journalists arrested at Delaney Hall protests

June 5, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
Camera bag and photography equipment belonging to a photojournalist detained outside Delaney Hall
Attorney General | Criminal Justice

Essex County prosecutor’s sergeant charged with stealing injured photojournalist’s gear during Delaney Hall protest

June 4, 2026
By Steve Janoski
Police in riot gear outside Delaney Hall immigration detention facility during press crackdown
Immigration State Government

Journalists swept up in Delaney Hall crackdown as press freedom concerns mount

By Steve Janoski and Krystal Knapp
Press advocates question police tactics after photojournalists and reporters were detained

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Myron Powell Elementary School building in New Jersey
News

South Jersey school district paid $3.1 million to settle sexual abuse lawsuits

June 4, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
Faith leaders and advocates rally at the New Jersey State House urging passage of the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act
Environment

Faith leaders across New Jersey urge lawmakers to pass “Polluters Pay” Climate Superfund Act

June 4, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
Kim Case, author of guest column on New Jersey's innovation economy and STEM education
Commentary

New Jersey’s innovation economy depends on today’s STEM students

June 4, 2026
By Kim Case
Flooded New Jersey neighborhood, illustrating the impact of inadequate flood mitigation policy
What's Left | Commentary

Gaslighting for gas pollution: Sherrill, Legislature use affordability as cover

June 4, 2026
By Jeff Tittel

Handwritten letter from Delaney Hall detainees alleging retaliation and abuse
Immigration | Federal Government

Delaney Hall detainees allege retaliation, abuse in new letter

June 4, 2026
By Steve Janoski

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Window view of New Jersey landscape

Window on New Jersey: Scenes from the Garden State

July 22, 2025
Scenes from the Garden State. Andres Kudacki
New Jersey State House exterior, representing legislation on police bias screening
Criminal Justice

Bill would require bias and extremism screening for New Jersey cops

June 2, 2026
By Steve Janoski
Portrait photograph from the Portraits of New Jersey series

Portraits of New Jersey: Faces and voices of the Garden State

July 22, 2025
By Andres Kudacki


News in brief

Former Princeton resident accused of $2.5 million investment fraud

June 4, 2026
By Krystal Knapp

Pallone, Mejia conduct unannounced oversight visit to Delaney Hall

June 1, 2026
By Krystal Knapp

Sherrill appoints Lisa Montalbano as disability ombudsman

May 29, 2026
By Krystal Knapp

Prison guard indicted for smuggling contraband into Northern State

May 27, 2026
By Steve Janoski

Commentary

New Jersey’s commitment to a free press is being tested

June 2, 2026
By Krystal Knapp

New Jersey’s $50 nursing home personal allowance is a disgrace

May 31, 2026
By Krystal Knapp

When it comes to flooding, the governor is all wet, and New Jersey will be too

May 31, 2026
By Jeff Tittel

A roundabout solution in search of a problem

May 24, 2026
By Heidi Yeh
Delaney Hall immigration detention center, operated by GEO Group
Immigration | Courts | State Government

State sues GEO Group after health inspectors denied access to Delaney Hall

June 2, 2026
By Steve Janoski
Peaceful protesters gather outside Delaney Hall in Newark on a Sunday afternoon

Newark imposes overnight curfew around Delaney Hall after another night of clashes

May 31, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
Exterior of Heights University Hospital in Jersey City

Jersey City’s only remaining hospital operating at or near capacity after Heights closure

May 31, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
New Jersey State Police officers in riot gear with shields outside Delaney Hall detention center

ACLU-NJ criticizes State Police tactics outside Delaney Hall as Sherrill stands by response

May 30, 2026
By Krystal Knapp

Rutgers University campus building

Rutgers sued over records tied to departures of two former top athletics officials

May 30, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
New Jersey State Police vehicles and officers called in outside Delaney Hall amid protests

State police take over security outside Delaney Hall amid escalating protests

May 30, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
Magnifying glass examining documents, representing public records investigation

Bloomfield resident sues township over handling of public records request

May 29, 2026
By Steve Janoski
Protesters outside Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark on May 28

State inspectors denied access to Newark detention center as unrest escalates

May 29, 2026
By Steve Janoski

New Jersey Attorney General's Office building
Courts | Education

Appeals court weighs limits of comptroller’s subpoena powers in charter school case

May 28, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
Close-up of an official Argentine soccer ball resting on a green field with a blurred background.

New Jersey, New York launch investigation into FIFA World Cup ticket sales

May 28, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
Delaney Hall immigration detention facility at night

Delaney Hall protests continue as tensions with ICE escalate

May 28, 2026
By Steve Janoski
Press conference at State House on data centers.

Sherrill unveils statewide plan to regulate data centers in New Jersey

May 28, 2026
By Krystal Knapp

Protesters and ICE agents outside Delaney Hall immigration detention facility in Newark

New Jersey governor denied entry to Delaney Hall as ICE detainee strike continues (5:10 p.m update)

May 25, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
Protesters blocking the road outside Delaney Hall detention facility on May 24, 2026

Tensions rise at Delaney Hall after strike organizer removed from detention center

May 24, 2026
By Krystal Knapp and Steve Janoski
Student artwork from College Achieve charter school

N.J. appeals court to decide whether state comptroller can force charter school to hand over financial records

May 24, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
Rep. Andy Kim and Rep. Young Oak Kim at Delaney Hall immigration detention center

New Jersey lawmakers condemn conditions inside Delaney Hall detention center in Newark

May 24, 2026
By Steve Janoski

Immigration

Investigating immigration enforcement, detention, and deportation in the Garden State

Protest outside Delaney Hall immigration detention facility in Newark
Immigration | Photos

The Delaney Hall immigration detention center uprising in photos

July 2, 2025
By Andres Kudacki
ICE detainees on hunger and labor strike at Delaney Hall detention center in Newark

Hundreds of ICE detainees launch hunger and labor strike at Delaney Hall

May 23, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
Delaney Hall immigration detention facility in Newark, New Jersey

Judge sends Newark’s lawsuit against Delaney Hall operator to mediation

May 22, 2026
By Steve Janoski
ICE detainees at Newark immigration detention center

Nearly 300 detainees sign new SOS letter from inside Newark ICE facility

May 14, 2026
By Steve Janoski
Proposed site for ICE detention facility in Roxbury, New Jersey

Roxbury ICE detention plan on hold pending environmental review

May 13, 2026
By Steve Janoski
Proposed site for ICE detention facility in Roxbury, New Jersey

Feds urge judge to reject New Jersey bid to block ICE detention center work in Roxbury

April 29, 2026
By Steve Janoski
Environmental advocates rally to halt proposed Roxbury ICE detention facility

Environmental advocates urge judge to halt Roxbury detention project

April 16, 2026
By Steve Janoski

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