The poor can't be kept in jail for failing to make bail. Reformers applaud the changes. But some counties and companies claim it won't pay. ...
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Gov. Christie vetoed a bill that would have limited the use of solitary confinement and called it "an ill-informed, politically motivated press release."
Bracing for winter. NJ Transit's stocked up on supplies and equipment, and a couple jet engines too. In the inter-state battle over a new bus ...
After Americans open their wallets for Cyber Monday, a reminder to open their hearts for Giving Tuesday, dedicated to raising money and awareness for charitable ...
Amidst mourning in Cuba, Cuban-Americans board the first daily Newark to Havana flight. Could eased restrictions expand beyond family reunions? Outside the airport, the Fight ...
Several civil rights and advocacy groups have joined a legal challenge against PARCC, claiming New Jersey’s new high school graduation requirements, which include passing the ...
Were the traffic troubles in Fort Lee that mushroomed into the Bridgegate scandal a traffic study or revenge scheme? The jury hears the charge. A ...
The ACLU of New Jersey has confirmed attorney Alex Shalom will represent Amhad Kahn Rahami, the man accused of multiple bombing attacks in New Jersey ...
The suspect who sought to sew terror across two states 10 days ago has had no court hearing. Or even a lawyer. Who speaks for ...
ACLU-NJ charges the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office is illegally suing people to keep their cash and possessions seized by officers on the street.
Jury selection in the George Washington Bridge lane closing trial that's come to be known as Bridgegate. We'll preview the witnesses and the potential consequences. ...
The city of Cleveland swore in 2,000 out-of-state officers to assist its group of 500 and added 3,000 federal officers assigned to RNC security.
An unconventional start to the Republican convention, featuring a floor fight and speakers both political and unconventional. Gov. Christie's not on the ticket but still ...
For the first time, New Jersey’s Higher Education Student Assistance Authority will no longer automatically deny the applications of students who can’t produce a social ...
As the president consoles families of fallen officers in Dallas, Jersey City builds bridges promoting a corps of officers more diverse and better prepared for ...
People's Organization for Progress held a rally in Newark following last week's violence. Many other groups including the ACLU, Newark Anti-Violence Coalition and Black Lives ...
Protecting basic rights of one person versus protecting the security of all people is still being debated 50 years after the Supreme Court case that ...
Senate and Assembly committees passed the gas tax bill constructed to refuel the Transportation Trust Fund, but the legislation faces an uncertain future. Refugees fleeing ...
Sen. Codey has introduced legislation that would authorize law enforcement to check on the spot whether a driver was using a cell phone at the ...
The fight to roll back Christie's efforts to loosen strict gun laws. Starting with deciding who should be allowed to carry. And who shouldn't. A ...