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NJ diverted $45 million in opioid funds. Advocates say the reason still doesn’t add up.

How New Jersey diverted $45 million in opioid settlement funds to hospitals — and what they plan to do with it.

Sherrill Signs NJ’s Landmark Immigrant Protection Laws

The bills protect immigrant residents' private information and limit how local police can interact with ICE officers.

One Of New Jersey’s Most Important Times of the Year

The state budget determines how New Jersey residents will commute, what taxes they'll pay, and more.

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NJ vs. Trump: What the DOJ Lawsuit Means for Gov. Sherrill’s Immigration Policy
Mejia’s Win Wasn’t an Upset — It Was a Warning to Democrats Nationwide

Analilia Mejia’s primary victory wasn’t a fluke. It signals a deeper shift among Democratic voters tired of caution and party machines.

Family Of Jean Wilson Brutus Starts GoFundMe After ICE Death

A Haitian asylum-seeker died after a medical emergency while in ICE custody at Newark’s Delaney Hall, prompting a civil rights investigation.

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Advocates Say Murphy’s Final-Hour Veto Leaves New Jersey Immigrant Communities At Risk

Gov. Murphy used a pocket veto on two major NJ immigrant-protection bills, signing only one. Advocates warn of vulnerability as ICE enforcement escalates.

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In His Final Speech, Murphy Promised Immigrants Support—But Stayed Silent on How

Gov. Phil Murphy pledged support for immigrants but avoided addressing landmark New Jersey immigration bills passed amid rising ICE enforcement.

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NJ One Step Closer to Making Law Limiting ICE Permanent

From funeral homes to DMV records, a new trio of bills would lock in ICE cooperation limits and expand privacy protections across the state.

Another person dies in ICE custody in Newark

Jean Wilson Brutus died at University Hospital one day after he was detained by ICE officials.