New Jersey clergy confront ICE: Faith groups block access to private detention center in Newark
Two activists were arrested and two clergy members were dragged away on Monday.
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How it unfolded: The arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka at the controversial Delaney Hall New Jersey ICE site
A timeline – Photojournalist Andres Kudacki was on the scene at the Newark ICE facility on Friday, May 9. Here is what he saw during his 7+ hours on the scene.
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Newark Mayor Ras Baraka released Friday night after arrest outside ICE Detention Center
Baraka was arrested after he tried to participate in an oversight tour of the ICE facility with three members of Congress.
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Gottheimer spent more than 10% of public-funded office budget on ads days after announcing run for New Jersey governor
Office budgets are supposed to be used for official and representational duties.
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‘Threat to democracy’: Trump loyalist’s voter fraud crackdown alarms New Jersey civil rights groups
Is Alina Habba trying to raise her profile ahead of a potential 2026 showdown with U.S. Sen. Cory Booker?
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Platkin files lawsuit to permanently bar Menendez from holding public office in New Jersey
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Monday that his office…
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Jersey City officials muzzle press at event, ban recording, social posts, police photos
The event, a flag-raising ceremony in honor of Israel, was organized by Jersey City and the city’s Office of Cultural Affairs to celebrate 77 years of Israel’s independence.
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New Jersey Supreme Court to decide if public can see cop’s internal affairs file after criminal case expunged
A Jersey City police officer fired a shotgun at a party. The refusal to release his internal affairs file has prompted a legal battle over transparency.
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Researchers sue New Jersey over access to Lindbergh kidnapping records
For the past 13 months, streams of researchers from around the country have been locked out of the archive.
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The shady side of Newark’s urban renewal
From cigar bars, public restrooms and pawn shops, would-be developers allegedly bought City Hall favors for redevelopment projects with Rolexes, jewelry and cash.
