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ICE releases name of third detainee who died after being held at Delaney Hall
Immigration | Federal Government

ICE releases name of third detainee who died after being held at Delaney Hall

August 12, 2026
By Steve Janoski
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Criminal Justice | Announcements

Clearing an arrest or conviction from your record in New Jersey can be complicated. Free help is available

August 12, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
ICE plans to spend up to $20 million on electric-shock gloves
Immigration Federal Government

ICE plans to spend up to $20 million on electric-shock gloves

By Krystal Knapp
The devices resemble ordinary patrol gloves but can deliver painful electrical shocks when pressed against a person’s skin.

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Healthcare

Hospital prepayment requirements add new wrinkles to patients’ financial responsibility

August 12, 2026
By Julie Appleby, KFF Health News
State investigators search Trenton City Hall offices
Trenton | Attorney General

State investigators search Trenton City Hall offices

August 11, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
Flooded New Jersey neighborhood, illustrating the impact of inadequate flood mitigation policy
What's Left | Commentary

The Delaware & Raritan Canal: New Jersey’s forgotten environmental treasure

August 9, 2026
By Jeff Tittel
Flooded New Jersey neighborhood, illustrating the impact of inadequate flood mitigation policy
What's Left | Commentary

Trump’s environmental rollbacks have come to New Jersey

August 2, 2026
By Jeff Tittel

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Courts

Clergy sexual abuse lawsuit can proceed against Russian Orthodox church, appeals court rules

August 10, 2026
By Krystal Knapp

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Window on New Jersey: Scenes from the Garden State

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Immigration

Another Delaney Hall detainee hospitalized after medical emergency, DHS confirms

August 8, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
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Portraits of New Jersey: Faces and voices of the Garden State

July 22, 2025
By Andres Kudacki


News in brief

ICE medical payment system breakdown threatens detainees’ access to care

August 10, 2026
By Krystal Knapp

Pallone calls for EPA testing near Keyport landfill

August 7, 2026
By Krystal Knapp

Sherrill signs law expanding transit options for seniors, disabled

August 6, 2026
By Krystal Knapp

NJ attorney general opposes OppFi bank acquisition

August 6, 2026
By Krystal Knapp

Commentary

Governor Sherrill’s energy agenda is taking New Jersey off course

July 26, 2026
By Jeff Tittel

The pause that saved the Pines

July 19, 2026
By Heidi Yeh

NJDEP budget cuts are part of the war on the environment

July 19, 2026
By Jeff Tittel

When local journalism, advocacy, and politics collide

July 11, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
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Delaney Hall immigration detention facility in Newark, New Jersey
Immigration | Federal Government

NJ Democrats demand Delaney Hall closure after deaths

August 6, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
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Delaney Hall officials cancel visits, blame protesters

August 6, 2026
By Steve Janoski
Delaney Hall detainee sought help before death

Delaney Hall detainee sought help before death

August 5, 2026
By Steve Janoski
Third Delaney Hall death went unreported

Third Delaney Hall death went unreported

August 5, 2026
By Steve Janoski

Sherrill nominates Michael Embrich to serve as New Jersey’s first veteran advocate

Sherrill nominates Michael Embrich to serve as New Jersey’s first veteran advocate

August 5, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
ICE detainees on hunger and labor strike at Delaney Hall detention center in Newark

NJ lawmakers demand Delaney Hall probe after second detainee death

August 4, 2026
By Steve Janoski
Judge rejects Cherry Hill school board’s attempt to block public records requests

Judge rejects Cherry Hill school board’s attempt to block public records requests

August 4, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
Peter Chen named next president of New Jersey Policy Perspective

Peter Chen named next president of New Jersey Policy Perspective

August 4, 2026
By Krystal Knapp

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Attorney General | Courts

New Jersey sues Amazon, alleging company suppresses delivery drivers’ wages

August 4, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
Supreme court

New Jersey assault weapons ban remains in effect while state seeks Supreme Court review

August 4, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
New Jersey’s old ballot system reaches the end of the line

New Jersey’s old ballot system reaches the end of the line

August 4, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
Family seeks answers after Delaney Hall death

Family seeks answers after Delaney Hall death

August 3, 2026
By Steve Janoski

New Jersey’s county line is finally dead altogether as Bergen County agrees to settle

New Jersey’s county line is finally dead altogether as Bergen County agrees to settle

August 3, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
New Jersey sues to block Trump administration from sharing welfare recipients’ personal data

New Jersey sues to block Trump administration from sharing welfare recipients’ personal data

August 3, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
Developer challenges Gloucester County data center ban on free-speech grounds

Developer challenges Gloucester County data center ban on free-speech grounds

August 1, 2026
By Steve Janoski
East Orange man killed after prison prayer service at Garden State Youth Correctional Facility

East Orange man killed after prison prayer service at Garden State Youth Correctional Facility

July 31, 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
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ACLU-NJ raises constitutional concerns over Delaney Hall visitation restrictions

August 5, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
Judge orders release of Delaney Hall detainee ICE prevented from leaving U.S.

Judge orders release of Delaney Hall detainee ICE prevented from leaving U.S.

July 23, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
At House hearing, Republicans dismiss reports of abuse at Delaney Hall

At House hearing, Republicans dismiss reports of abuse at Delaney Hall

July 23, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
Proposed site for ICE detention facility in Roxbury, New Jersey

New court filing raises questions about DHS plans for Roxbury ICE detention center

July 20, 2026
By Steve Janoski
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Neptune Township bans data centers and ICE detention facilities

July 13, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
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DHS confirms nearly 120 detainees moved from Delaney Hall, 3 hospitalized

July 11, 2026
By Steve Janoski

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