Corrections watchdog catalogs inadequacies of maximum-security section in New Jersey State Prison

Oversight office says flooding, drug use and more inside disciplinary housing unit

Inmates say they aren’t allowed out of cells for mandatory four hours a day. Advocates want greater oversight

The order establishes a clemency advisory board and criteria for expedited consideration of clemency requests

ACLU New Jersey launches clemency project

Public defender says fundamental change is needed

Much more time than they’re supposed to, a report by corrections ombudsperson's office suggests

Dramatic reduction since 2017, but advocates fear new tough-on-crime bills

NJ Reentry Corporation offers job training across 16 different programs, including construction and green energy

But some critics fear what ‘tough-on-crime’ rhetoric could lead to

Federal authorities previously announced a plan to rein in abuse at the women’s prison

Kuhn has been acting commissioner since Marcus Hicks was forced to resign

The center currently houses 121 immigrants

Advocates say prisoners and their families need to know what's going on and have their complaints addressed immediately

The inmate was charged with first-degree murder and unlawful possession of a weapon

Authorities haven’t released details on the inmate or how he died

A bill that would end ICE housing contracts moves through the state Legislature.

The attorney general’s office abolished mandatory minimum sentences for six nonviolent drug crimes, allowing those offenders to seek a new court review.

Union County wants to close its jail and move inmates to a facility in Newark. Activists say the plan impacts the legal rights and well-being ...