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Judge issues criminal contempt threat over ignored immigration orders

https://newjerseymonitor.com/2026/03/03/judge-issues-criminal-contempt-threat-over-ignored-immigration-orders/

Published: March 4, 2026 01:44

Judge Michael Farbiarz ordered ICE officials on Monday to respond in writing to certain court orders or face potential contempt proceedings.

Judge rejects Trump bid to end congestion pricing

https://newjerseymonitor.com/2026/03/03/judge-trump-congeston-pricing-ruling/

Published: March 3, 2026 20:02

The federal government's bid to abruptly withdraw approvals for the tolling program was unlawful and unreasoned, the judge said.

NJ expands harm reduction to reduce shame, stigma around addiction

https://newjerseymonitor.com/2026/03/03/nj-harm-reduction-addiction/

Published: March 3, 2026 11:55

Gov. Mikie Sherrill said she will build on the harm reduction programs established by her predecessor, strategies that proponents say have been shown to save lives.

Senate panel approves high school financial literacy requirement

https://newjerseymonitor.com/briefs/high-school-financial-literacy-bill/

Published: March 2, 2026 19:47

The bill would mandate high school students be taught how to manage their own finances and build credit, replacing a laxer regulatory rule.

A dose a day of Narcan sparks concern about drugs in NJ prisons

https://newjerseymonitor.com/2026/03/02/a-dose-a-day-of-narcan-sparks-concern-about-drugs-in-nj-prisons/

Published: March 2, 2026 11:42

Staff at NJ prisons have administered Narcan 950 times in the past two years. Some experts say this suggests widespread drug use.

New group aims to hold Trenton accountable on LGBTQ issues

https://newjerseymonitor.com/2026/03/02/new-group-trenton-lgtbq-issues/

Published: March 2, 2026 11:33

Pride Action Fund is a new nonprofit advocacy group aimed at building a powerful voice on queer issues for New Jerseyans.

What NJ’s members of Congress are saying about the Iran strikes

https://newjerseymonitor.com/2026/02/28/nj-congress-iran-strikes/

Published: February 28, 2026 19:20

New Jersey's congressional delegation, mostly Democrats, largely condemned Saturday's strikes against Iran.

Trump administration sues New Jersey for voters’ private information

https://newjerseymonitor.com/2026/02/27/trump-sues-new-jersey-voter-private-information/

Published: February 27, 2026 17:02

The Trump administration said federal laws require the state to turn over voters' birth dates and driver's license and social security numbers.

Sen. Andy Kim proposes cutting public funding to stop migrant jails and abuses

https://newjerseymonitor.com/2026/02/27/andy-kim-public-funding-migrant-jails/

Published: February 27, 2026 11:38

Sen. Andy Kim, a Democrat, introduced three bills he said would rein in "lawless" immigration enforcement agents by restricting their funding.

Judge excoriates feds after another migrant detention ruled illegal

https://newjerseymonitor.com/2026/02/26/judge-excoriates-feds-migrant-detention-illegal/

Published: February 26, 2026 22:47

Judge Zahid Quraishi said he would order prosecutors to answer questions under oath if they again sought deportations under a statute he says they’ve violated numerous times.

Gov. Sherrill provides grim outlook on state finances ahead of budget speech

https://newjerseymonitor.com/2026/02/26/governor-sherrill-state-finances-budget-speech/

Published: February 26, 2026 22:01

As Gov. Mikie Sherrill prepares for a budget address expected to focus on reducing spending, she warned Thursday that state reserves won't last without cuts.

Workers ask NJ Supreme Court to hear casino smoking case

https://newjerseymonitor.com/2026/02/25/nj-supreme-court-casino-smoking-case/

Published: February 25, 2026 21:47

Workers seeking to ban smoking inside casinos have asked the New Jersey Supreme Court to find they have a constitutional right to safety.

References to ‘The Wire’ helped taint man’s trial, NJ Supreme Court rules

https://newjerseymonitor.com/2026/02/25/references-to-the-wire-helped-taint-mans-trial-nj-supreme-court-rules/

Published: February 25, 2026 18:27

In-court references to "The Wire," search warrants, and broader crime in Millville could have tainted a New Jersey man’s trial on drug charges, the court found.

Roxbury ICE jail plan takes center stage as Rep. Tom Kean Jr. seeks reelection

https://newjerseymonitor.com/2026/02/25/roxbury-ice-jail-tom-kean-jr/

Published: February 25, 2026 11:58

A new migrant detention center planned for Roxbury has become a major issue in the 7th Congressional District, where Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R) is seeking reelection in November.

Lawsuit calls Trump administration’s vaccine policies ‘radical and unlawful’

https://newjerseymonitor.com/2026/02/25/nj-lawsuit-robert-f-kennedy-jr/

Published: February 25, 2026 11:40

Complaint seeks to reinstate easy access to childhood shots and overturn appointments to a federal vaccine board.

NJ Supreme Court won’t order new jury selections in response to clemencies

https://newjerseymonitor.com/2026/02/24/nj-supreme-court-jury-clemencies/

Published: February 25, 2026 01:19

A defendant wanted jury selection in his trial restarted because of the ex-governor’s order restoring jury rights to some ex-offenders. The New Jersey Supreme Court denied his request.

NJ Senate confirms first batch of Gov. Sherrill’s cabinet nominees

https://newjerseymonitor.com/briefs/nj-seante-confirms-sherrill-nominees/

Published: February 24, 2026 21:32

The Senate unanimously confirmed Gov. Mikie Sherrill's picks for attorney general, treasurer, and three other department heads Tuesday.

Feds sue over NJ order barring ICE from some state property

https://newjerseymonitor.com/2026/02/24/feds-sue-nj-ice-state-property/

Published: February 24, 2026 17:13

Justice officials are challenging an order from Gov. Sherrill that bars immigration agents from entering some state property without a warrant.

NJ joined group to ‘uphold scientific integrity in public health.’ How does it work?

https://newjerseymonitor.com/2026/02/24/nj-public-health-group/

Published: February 24, 2026 12:05

The timing of the northeast collaborative seeks to fill what many see as a vacuum left in the wake of changes at the federal CDC.

Out-of-state sex offenders can challenge registration requirement, court rules

https://newjerseymonitor.com/briefs/out-of-state-sex-offenders-can-challenge-registration-requirement-court-rules/

Published: February 23, 2026 21:53

Authorities must find that an out-of-state sex offender's crime is similar to a Megan's Law offense prior to charging the offender with failure to register in New Jersey, a court ruled Monday.

Ending smoking in casinos would prioritize New Jerseyans’ health

https://newjerseymonitor.com/2026/02/23/ending-smoking-ac-casinos/

Published: February 23, 2026 12:08

Exempting casinos from the New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act was a loophole always meant to be closed, writes ex-Sen. Loretta Weinberg.

ICE buys warehouse for migrant detention, Roxbury officials say

https://newjerseymonitor.com/2026/02/20/ice-warehouse-migrant-detention-roxbury/

Published: February 20, 2026 23:12

The Trump administration is eyeing warehouses nationwide to house immigrant detainees. Roxbury officials oppose the plan for their town.

NJ Assembly panel advances state-level voting rights act

https://newjerseymonitor.com/2026/02/20/nj-voting-rights-act/

Published: February 20, 2026 19:33

The John Lewis Voter Empowerment Act would boost voting language access and impose preclearance on communities with a history of voter discrimination and intimidation.

NJ school budget deficits prompt plea for legislative action

https://newjerseymonitor.com/2026/02/20/nj-school-budget-deficits/

Published: February 20, 2026 11:47

Lawmakers and school officials brainstormed policy ideas to prevent school budget deficits, but witnesses warned more state aid is key.

NJ panel advances bills to strengthen immigrant protections, target ICE

https://newjerseymonitor.com/2026/02/19/nj-bills-immigration-protections-ice/

Published: February 20, 2026 00:24

The measures’ advancement comes as New Jersey Democrats take more aggressive actions to curb federal immigration enforcement.

Senate panel OKs doctor to lead NJ human services department

https://newjerseymonitor.com/2026/02/19/nj-human-services-department/

Published: February 19, 2026 22:23

Dr. Stephen Cha, a primary care doctor who has worked for Medicaid at the federal level, is Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s pick to be the next human services commissioner.

Governor’s pick for education chief sails through confirmation hearing

https://newjerseymonitor.com/2026/02/19/governor-education-confirmation-hearing/

Published: February 19, 2026 20:33

Lily Laux, a former Texas schools official, is set to become the state’s new Department of Education commissioner

NJ bill aims to protect finances of nursing home residents

https://newjerseymonitor.com/2026/02/19/nj-bill-finances-nursing-home-residents/

Published: February 19, 2026 12:16

Residents of nursing homes need more protections to guard them when they sign admission documents and enroll in Medicaid, advocates say.

Work on Gateway project to resume after federal funds released

https://newjerseymonitor.com/briefs/work-gateway-project-federal-funds/

Published: February 18, 2026 17:21

The commission that oversees the massive project to build new Hudson River rail tunnels said Wednesday it has received the federal funding it has been owed.

In digital-first era, NJ librarians demand more affordable e-books

https://newjerseymonitor.com/2026/02/18/nj-libraries-affordable-ebooks/

Published: February 18, 2026 11:30

Public libraries want states, including New Jersey, to limit the pricey restrictions publishers have placed on e-books and other digital content.