New Jersey

Former Sen. Bob Menendez to begin serving 11-year sentence for accepting bribes of gold and cash

By Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

The federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed that the New Jersey Democrat is in custody at the Federal Correctional Institution, Schuylkill in Minersville, Pennsylvania.

2 people recaptured after escaping New Jersey immigration detention center

By Associated Press

Another two remain at large, FBI officials said Sunday.

Supreme Court agrees to hear appeal from New Jersey faith-based pregnancy center

By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

The justices Monday agreed to consider an appeal from First Choice Women's Resource Centers, which wants to block a 2023 subpoena from New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin seeking information about donors, advertisements and medical personnel.

4 detainees escaped from an immigration detention center in New Jersey, DHS says

By Mike Catalini, Associated Press

Four detainees broke through a wall and managed to escape from a federal immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, amid reports of disorder breaking out there, according to Sen. Andy Kim and the Department of Homeland Security.

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.