Criminal Justice

Once A Patient’s In Custody, ICE Can Be At Hospital Bedsides — But Detainees Have Rights

ICE can monitor detained patients in hospitals, but detainees still have rights to privacy and legal access.

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‘Set Her Free’ Fuels Push for NJ Domestic Violence Sentencing Reform

A new documentary examines how courtrooms treat survivors and spotlights an urgent call for change.

Newark Activist Lawrence Hamm Reflects on Assata Shakur’s Revolutionary Legacy

Lawrence Hamm reflects on Assata Shakur’s legacy, her ties to New Jersey, and the fight for Black liberation.

Newark Police Consent Decree Nears Its End: What Does This Mean For City Residents?

Newark residents voice frustration as trust in police remains fragile nearly 10 years into federal consent decree reforms.

Murphy Pardons 40 People In Recent Round Of Clemencies

Gov. Phil Murphy pardoned 40 people with minor or old convictions, marking a major step in New Jersey’s clemency efforts.

American Friends Service Committee Expands Immigrant Advocacy In Newark

American Friends Service Committee offers free and low-cost legal aid and advocacy to support immigrants across New Jersey.

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.

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Downtown Trenton Curfew Raises Equity Concerns

Trenton’s new East State Street curfew draws concern over impact on Black youth, public safety, and small businesses.

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.