Jun 11 Rep. McIver indicted on federal charges over skirmish at New Jersey immigration center By Mike Catalini, Associated Press The indictment is the latest development in a legal-political drama that has seen President Donald Trump’s administration take Democratic officials from New Jersey’s largest city to court, tapping into the president’s immigration crackdown and Democrats’ efforts to respond. Continue reading
Jun 03 Newark mayor sues federal prosecutor, saying arrest at immigration detention site was political By Mike Catalini, Associated Press Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has sued New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor over his arrest, saying the Trump-appointed attorney had pursued the case out of political spite. Continue reading
May 22 Multiple people on private jet that crashed into San Diego neighborhood are dead, authorities say By Julie Watson, Associated Press The aircraft appeared to strike at least one home and smash through half a dozen vehicles. Continue reading
May 21 New Jersey Rep. McIver released on recognizance after court appearance for immigrant detention skirmish By Michael Catalini, Associated Press A federal judge in New Jersey on Wednesday ordered Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver released on her own recognizance during the congresswoman's first court appearance on assault charges stemming from immigration officials' attempt to arrest Newark's mayor at a detention facility. Continue reading
May 20 Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver charged with assault after skirmish at ICE center, New Jersey prosecutor says By Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Mike Catalini, Associated Press McIver denounced the charge as "purely political" and said prosecutors are distorting her actions in an effort to deter legislative oversight. Continue reading
May 19 N.J. Transit engineers reach tentative deal to end strike that halted trains to NYC By Bruce Shipkowski, Christopher Weber, Associated Press New Jersey Transit’s train engineers have reached a tentative deal to end their three-day strike that had halted service for some 100,000 daily riders. Continue reading
May 16 WATCH: Gov. Phil Murphy reacts to NJ Transit strike By Bruce Shipkowski, Associated Press NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri appeared Friday alongside Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy at a news conference. They said they got close to what the union was seeking on wages but raised concerns about the longer-term fiscal health of the transit… Continue reading
May 14 20 states sue Trump administration over conditions placed on federal transportation and disaster-relief funds By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Democratic attorneys general say the Trump administration is threatening to withhold billions of dollars in transportation and disaster-relief funds unless states agree to certain immigration enforcement actions. Continue reading
May 09 Newark mayor arrested at immigration detention facility where he was protesting By Jake Offenhartz, Claudia Lauer, Associated Press Mayor Ras Baraka has aggressively pushed back against the construction and opening of the 1,000-bed detention center, arguing that it should not be allowed to open because of building permit issues. Continue reading
Apr 24 New Jersey authorities charge man with arson, allege sparking of Pine Barrens fire By Mike Catalini, Associated Press Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette said the 19-year-old Waretown man faces aggravated arson and arson charges in the southern New Jersey wildfire. Continue reading