
Brixy, oldest of four kids, is more than 1,200 miles from home. Allison, whose mother was deported to Mexico, is paying overdue property taxes

Brixy, oldest of four kids, is more than 1,200 miles from home. Allison, whose mother was deported to Mexico, is paying overdue property taxes
(AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)'We are watching very closely,' says health commissioner, as U.S. tracks ebola, measles and other potential risks
(NJ News Wire/Suzette Lucas)'These gulags shouldn't exist in our country,' says Conaway, while House speaker praises GOP for doing 'responsible thing'
(AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)'These men and women are running out of money,' U.S. senator says as he presses for $70 billion for immigration forces
(NJ Spotlight News)Congressman counters what Democrats, advocates claim about Newark immigrant detention center as 'just isn't true'

NJ NewsWire photojournalists discuss their experiences and what goes into capturing powerful images in breaking news stories
(Suzette Lucas/NJ News Wire))Electronic tag tracked $10,000 worth of equipment to sergeant's home, prosecutors say, and body-worn video footage showed him at the scene
(AP Photo/Adam Gray)University Hospital doctor reports patient with tuberculosis brought from detention center, and others may be at risk
Esteban Marenco / NJ NewsWireState and city officials say protestors went after police, while those in crowd say troopers were first to first to break down barricade
(AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)Visits by independent offices and members of Congress provide a window to detainment conditions that immigrants call torture
Thomas E. Franklin / NJ NewsWireCompeting protests reflect the deep political divisions surrounding immigration policy in the United States
(Esteban Marenco / NJ News Wire)'Can't do it. There's a lock on the meter,' says Georgia city manager after federal government had plans in area with scarce water
Esteban Marenco / NJ NewsWireA photojournalism student knows how to shoot hard news. This was something else. 'It was definitely scary,' he says
(AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)Federal officials confirmed two arrests after clashes outside Newark ICE facility as hunger strike entered sixth day
(Elise Young/NJ Spotlight News)'We are being tortured physically and psychologically due to the poor food resources provided,' say those held in Newark
(AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)Rep. Rob Menendez joined other House members in continuing protests of poor conditions at Delaney Hall
(Colleen O'Dea/NJ Spotlight News)'Best outcome,' says attorney for opponents as Homeland Security promises to limit site work to security and maintenance
(AP Photo/Adam Gray)Democrats score no wins five months after insisting on use of body cameras, judicial warrants and a racial profiling ban
(AP Photo/Adam Gray)Infusion of $140 billion in budget outline would be enough to 'carry us through the Trump presidency,' Graham says
(Benjamin J. Hulac/NJ Spotlight News)Attorney general for NJ, where one in four is foreign-born, signs statement: Order violates Constitution, statutes, 150 years of rule