New Jersey

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.