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New Jersey sues to block Trump administration from sharing welfare recipients’ personal data
Attorney General | Courts

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
Courts

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

August 1, 2026
By Steve Janoski
The Vindicator explains: How 6,600 noncitizens were registered to vote in New Jersey
Elections State Government

The Vindicator explains: How 6,600 noncitizens were registered to vote in New Jersey

By Krystal Knapp
About 400 later cast ballots. Here is what we know about the voter-registration failure, what the state and its contractor disagree about, and the questions that still need to be answered.

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

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

July 31, 2026
By Steve Janoski
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News | Criminal Justice | Public Records

NJ attorney general releases footage from alleged camera theft at Delaney Hall protest

July 31, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
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
Flooded New Jersey neighborhood, illustrating the impact of inadequate flood mitigation policy
What's Left | Commentary

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

July 26, 2026
By Jeff Tittel

Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking New Jersey voter registration database
Elections | Courts

Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking New Jersey voter registration database

July 29, 2026
By Krystal Knapp

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Window on New Jersey: Scenes from the Garden State

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Housing | Courts

Elizabeth voters will decide on $20 per month rent cap after judge rejects landlords’ lawsuit

July 29, 2026
By Curtis Brodner
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Portraits of New Jersey: Faces and voices of the Garden State

July 22, 2025
By Andres Kudacki


News in brief

Federal corrections officer charged with sexually abusing Fort Dix inmate

July 30, 2026
By Steve Janoski

New Jersey creates new unit to investigate discrimination in schools

July 23, 2026
By Krystal Knapp

New Jersey challenges Trump administration rules tied to counterterrorism grants

July 23, 2026
By Krystal Knapp

Sherrill administration advances transit-oriented housing plans

July 17, 2026
By Krystal Knapp

Commentary

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

Governor Sherrill’s permitting dashboard: A dash for development and a roadmap to environmental disaster

July 10, 2026
By Jeff Tittel
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New Jersey begins purging improper voter registrations
Elections | State Government

New Jersey begins purging improper voter registrations

July 28, 2026
By Steve Janoski
Lindenwold resident sues borough over right to record public meetings

Lindenwold resident sues borough over right to record public meetings

July 28, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
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Essex County judge to rule next month on request to dismiss Bloomfield public records case

July 27, 2026
By Steve Janoski
Sherrill taps former federal official to lead New Jersey consumer protection agency

Sherrill taps former federal official to lead New Jersey consumer protection agency

July 27, 2026
By Krystal Knapp

Paramount and Warner Bros. pause $110 billion merger deal as New Jersey antitrust case moves forward

Paramount and Warner Bros. pause $110 billion merger deal as New Jersey antitrust case moves forward

July 24, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
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Federal nursing home inspection changes raise concerns among advocates for residents

July 23, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
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Montvale mayor loses bid to dismiss Facebook blocking lawsuit

July 23, 2026
By Steve Janoski
New Jersey bans grocery stores from using shoppers' personal data to set prices

New Jersey bans grocery stores from using shoppers’ personal data to set prices

July 23, 2026
By Curtis Brodner

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Courts

Judge questions evidence behind 69,000 Johnson & Johnson talc lawsuits

July 23, 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
Trump DOJ seeks records on 6,600 noncitizens registered to vote in New Jersey

Trump DOJ seeks records on 6,600 noncitizens registered to vote in New Jersey

July 22, 2026
By Steve Janoski

Sherrill says software error registered 6,600 noncitizens to vote in New Jersey

Sherrill says software error registered 6,600 noncitizens to vote in New Jersey

July 21, 2026
By Steve Janoski
Child trafficking indictment, statewide operation underscore New Jersey's anti-trafficking efforts

Child trafficking indictment, statewide operation underscore New Jersey’s anti-trafficking efforts

July 21, 2026
By Steve Janoski
New Jersey Supreme Court limits eminent domain for private land swaps

New Jersey Supreme Court limits eminent domain for private land swaps

July 21, 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

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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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
Proposed site for ICE detention facility in Roxbury, New Jersey

Trump administration reverses course again on Roxbury ICE detention center

July 11, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
GOP senators seek to repeal New Jersey law banning police face coverings

GOP senators seek to repeal New Jersey law banning police face coverings

July 10, 2026
By Steve Janoski
Air conditioning fails at Delaney Hall as heat wave leaves detainees struggling to breathe

Air conditioning fails at Delaney Hall as heat wave leaves detainees struggling to breathe

July 2, 2026
By Steve Janoski
Proposed site for ICE detention facility in Roxbury, New Jersey

Governor confirms DHS has abandoned plans for Roxbury ICE detention center

June 29, 2026
By Krystal Knapp

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