
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/Charlie Riedel)More national organizations join legal proceedings, signaling growing potential for influence in other states
(NJ Spotlight/John Mooney)NJ Latinas' program faces cut that would block middle-class bridge
(AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, File)State defendants say no 'immediate intervention' necessary, and case should take the typical route to an appeals panel
(NJ Spotlight News)If 80% cut stands, nonprofit warns services to immigrant women could be slashed

Mediation talks on how to address segregation in New Jersey schools began in November 2023
(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Mediation in lawsuit over New Jersey’s segregated schools began in October 2023

FDU poll find 8 in 10 respondents think their schools reflect 'good mix' of racial backgrounds

Senator's guilt or innocence now in the hands of 12 jurors
(Latino Action Network)Gov. Phil Murphy had proposed a $3 million cut
(Taylor Jung/NJ Spotlight News)Segregation is a long-standing, near-intractable problem in NJ schools. Can state’s approach help find a solution?

Leaders of NJ Latino organizations have not rushed to join calls for senator to resign

News organizations are examining the issue statewide and in individual cities and towns

Gov. Phil Murphy takes stock at the halfway point in his second and final term

The lines can solidify power for one party over the other

Salvation and Social Justice, other advocates and families staged a funeral around the Trenton War Memorial where the governor holds daily coronavirus briefings. They accuse ...

A lawsuit claims the state law requiring kids go to schools only in the municipality where they live, has left New Jersey's classrooms among the ...

The suit alleges state laws requiring students to attend school where they live perpetuates the long history of housing discrimination in the state's schools.

After a terrible year and a state takeover of its finances, Atlantic City's mayor is hanging his hopes on the next governor. Congressional Republicans get ...

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 ...