Author Taylor Jung Taylor's Latest Articles NJ Urged To Sell Palantir Shares Over ICE Immigration Deal By Taylor Jung ● State News ● September 30, 2025 Advocates are criticizing New Jersey's pension fund investment in Palantir, an AI firm that secured a $30 million ICE contract. House Rejects GOP Censure Of Rep. McIver Over Ice Indictment By Taylor Jung ● Politics ● September 4, 2025 The Newark congresswoman, facing federal assault charges tied to the May protest, calls the censure effort a partisan attempt to silence her. Booker And Kim Split On Vote To Block Arms Sale To Israel As Gaza Famine Worsens By Taylor Jung ● Politics ● August 1, 2025 Senate Democrats split on blocking Israel arms sale as Gaza nears famine; NJ's Cory Booker and Andy Kim vote on opposing sides. NJ Supreme Court Affirms AG’s Oversight Of Paterson Police By Taylor Jung ● Criminal Justice ● July 24, 2025 The NJ Supreme Court upheld the state’s takeover of Paterson Police, following Najee Seabrooks’ death and calls for greater accountability. Advocates Decry Court Decision In NJ’s Immigrant Detention Fight By Taylor Jung ● Criminal Justice ● July 23, 2025 Court ruling keeps private immigrant detention centers open in New Jersey, drawing outcry from advocates over separation and abuse. New Jersey Antisemitism Bill Sparks Concern From Multifaith And Civil Rights Groups By Taylor Jung ● Faith ● July 23, 2025 Civil rights groups oppose New Jersey's antisemitism bill, citing free speech risks and political censorship. New Jersey Ranks Among Nation’s Least Affordable States For Renters By Taylor Jung ● State News ● July 21, 2025 New Jersey renters must earn nearly $40/hour to afford a two-bedroom apartment, exposing a growing housing crisis and funding shortfalls. Grand Jury Declines To Charge Officer Who Killed Victoria Lee By Taylor Jung ● Criminal Justice ● July 15, 2025 The decision comes almost one year after Fort Lee Police killed Lee while responding to her mental health emergency. Newark To Raise LGBTQ Pride Flag, Kicking Off Week-long Celebrations By Taylor Jung ● Community & Family ● July 7, 2025 Newark kicks off Pride Week with a flag-raising ceremony and events leading up to the annual parade and festival on July 13. Advocates Criticize Bill To Remove State Police Oversight By Taylor Jung ● Criminal Justice ● July 7, 2025 Advocates oppose bill removing NJ State Police from AG oversight, citing accountability and trust concerns. Posts pagination Previous 1 2 3 Next