‘New Jerseyans serving time in prison or on probation or parole now have an expedited path to freedom’

Retired Superior Court judge and a university president were behind the initiative

With the stroke of a pen, Gov. Phil Murphy restored the right to vote to thousands of New Jerseyans on probation and parole.

Advocates and lawmakers want the state to study the impact and legacy of slavery in New Jersey and take action in the lame-duck session.

Tuesday will be the governor’s day to shape reality. Monday, the liberal groups seized the bullhorn.