The U.S. Health Department’s Strategy To Limit Services To Undocumented Immigrants
A new HHS policy restricts undocumented immigrants from health and education programs, impacting families in New Jersey and beyond.
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The US Immigration Court System Is Far From Normal
Immigration courts post “self-deportation” signs as backlogs grow, sparking concerns over fairness and political influence.
Private Prison Companies See Revenues Surge From Ice Detentions
GEO Group and CoreCivic’s revenues grow with ICE detention contracts as federal immigration funding rises.
Trump Administration Illegally Cut Billions In Health Grants, Federal Watchdog Says
Trump administration illegally canceled 1,800 NIH grants worth billions, violating federal budget law, watchdog says.
SNAP Benefits Don’t Cover A Basic Meal Anywhere In NJ
SNAP benefits fall short in all NJ counties, with modest meals costing more than aid provides as cuts and work rules threaten access.
Waiting For Federal Rule To Protect Workers From Dangerous Heat
A proposed federal heat rule could protect millions of U.S. workers—but faces resistance from business groups, including in New Jersey.
NJ To Get Largest Immigrant Detention Site On East Coast?
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst may become the largest immigrant detention hub on the East Coast under a new federal deportation plan.
Strategic Republican Delay Of Deepest Service Cuts?
GOP law delays Medicaid and SNAP cuts until after 2026 midterms, sparking concerns over timing and impact.
Republicans Push For Business Sanction On ‘Sanctuary Cities’
A GOP-led bill could force the SBA to shut its Newark office, impacting small businesses across NJ due to sanctuary city policies.
Cuts To SNAP May Hit NJ Beneficiaries Hard
Federal cuts to SNAP could reduce or eliminate food benefits for 400,000 New Jersey families, forcing the state to shoulder new costs.