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Democrat running for NJ governor wants to ban ICE agents from wearing masks • New Jersey Monitor Mikie Sherrill (D) has regularly criticized federal agents wearing masks during raids, calling the practice "unacceptable."

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NJ governor candidates split on housing immigrant detainees at Fort Dix • New Jersey Monitor Last week, U.S. Defense Secretary told members of Congress the Trump administration is eyeing Fort Dix as a detention camp for migrants.

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Summer begins with no new heat standard protection for New Jersey workers • New Jersey Monitor Advocates hope the heat-related death of a laborer in 2024 will motivate lawmakers to enact heat-standard protections for workers.

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Immigrant advocates renew call for more protections in wake of Supreme Court ruling • New Jersey Monitor Immigrant advocates say Friday's Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship is creating even more chaos for immigrant communities.

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Trump admin likely violated Constitution in bid to deport Columbia University activist, judge says • New Jersey Monitor The judge says a law used to target the activist is likely “unconstitutionally vague as applied” to him but declined his bid for release.

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Homeland security chief blasts 'lawlessness' of N.J. Dems who protested outside migrant jail • New Jersey Monitor The U.S. homeland security secretary Wednesday criticized the actions of three Democrats who protested at a Newark migrant jail Friday.

Homeland security chief blasts ‘lawlessness’ of N.J. Dems who protested outside migrant jail newjerseymonitor.com/2025/05/14/h... via @snietomunoz.bsky.social

New bill would remove some protections for temporary workers in New Jersey • New Jersey Monitor The new bill comes less than two years after the law known as the "Temp Workers Bill of Rights" went into effect.

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Governor wants feds to investigate higher electricity prices • New Jersey Monitor Gov. Phil Murphy says "market manipulation" is behind rising energy costs. Critics say Murphy's focus on offshore wind is to blame.

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Amtrak begins repairs to avoid another disruptive summer for train riders • New Jersey Monitor Amtrak and NJ Transit have already seen a lot of changes Gov. Phil Murphy says will make commuting a more positive experience this summer.

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Attorneys for activist facing deportation slam immigration hearing as 'sham' • New Jersey Monitor Lawyers for Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil said they are hopeful a New Jersey federal judge will rule in Khalil's favor.

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Newark lawsuit aims to 'cripple' immigrant enforcement, prison company alleges • New Jersey Monitor Newark's lawsuit targeting a prison firm is part of an attempt to "cripple federal immigration enforcement" in New Jersey, the company says.

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Newark wants judge to give city officials access to proposed migrant jail • New Jersey Monitor Newark accuses Geo Group of “wanton and unlawful occupation” of Delaney Hall, a facility the company wants to turn into a new migrant jail.

A private prison company behind a massive immigration detention center in Newark hasn't secured proper permits, barred inspectors, and is flouting city code, officials said in legal documents filed this week.

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'These are not normal times,' Sen. Cory Booker says in marathon Senate speech • New Jersey Monitor Sen. Cory Booker started his speech on Monday at 7 p.m. and said he would continue as long as he is "physically able."

‘These are not normal times,’ Sen. Cory Booker says in marathon Senate speech

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Case of Columbia University activist facing deportation should remain in N.J., judge rules • New Jersey Monitor Because Mahmoud Khalil filed a petition to be released from detention in New Jersey, his case should be heard here, the judge ruled.

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Trump admin targeting Columbia activist over his 'right to dissent,' man's lawyer says • New Jersey Monitor Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil will remain in ICE custody in Louisiana while a judge rules where his case should be heard.

Trump admin targeting Columbia activist over his ‘right to dissent,’ man’s lawyer says newjerseymonitor.com/2025/03/28/t... via @snietomunoz.bsky.social

“I don’t want to hear that this is only for criminals because we know that ICE has been profiling people, labeling them violent criminals when they’re not and when they’ve proven not to be, and deporting them anyway or detaining them indefinitely,” an immigrant activist said.

ICE plans massive new immigrant detention center in Newark • New Jersey Monitor ICE announced that it intends to contract with a private prison firm to house as many as 1,000 immigrant detainees at Delaney Hall in Newark.

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New bill could speed up approvals for cannabis dispensaries • New Jersey Monitor New legislation in Trenton would allow some medical cannabis dispensaries to begin selling recreational weed without town approval.

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Pennsylvania immigrant jail must let N.J. detainees attend criminal hearings remotely, judge says • New Jersey Monitor Barring detainees from remote court access kept their criminal proceedings alive longer than they needed to be, the judge said.

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Immigrant Activists Conflicted on New State Guidance to New Jersey Schools - Bucks County Beacon “They knew that this was going to be the outcome, and they waited until this week to issue guidance. Better late than never, but at what cost?” said Amy Torres, director of the New Jersey Alliance for...

Immigrant Activists Conflicted on New State Guidance to New Jersey Schools | “They knew that this was going to be the outcome & they waited until this week to issue guidance. Better late than never, but at what cost?” @njaij.bsky.social Amy Torres told @newjerseymonitor.com @snietomunoz.bsky.social

Immigrant activists conflicted on new state guidance to N.J. schools Immigration activists have mixed feelings about guidance issued by the state Department of Education urging school districts to develop protocols in case federal immigration officials show up at schoo...

In an apparent rebuke to President Trump over his immigration policies, Gov. Murphy urged schools to develop a plan in case ICE shows up.

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Newark mayor condemns ICE raid as 'egregious act' • New Jersey Monitor The Newark mayor said residents are being "unlawfully terrorized." The Trump administration has pledged to crack down on illegal immigration.

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N.J. launches legal fight against Trump over birthright citizenship order • New Jersey Monitor Trump's order denying citizenship to babies born of some immigrant parents would “wreak havoc and chaos” around the country, critics said.

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Governor Murphy presents lengthy to-do list for final year in office • New Jersey Monitor Gov. Phil Murphy wants to require full-day kindergarten in all districts, have same-day voter registration, and ease local zoning laws.

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