Immigration
New Jersey Governor Attends Mosque Led by Imam Accused of Hamas Ties
Mikie Sherrill visited the Islamic Center of Passaic County, where Imam Mohammad Qatanani has fought deportation for years over alleged ties to the Palestinian militant group.

Travelers Confront Unmasked ICE Agents at Airports
Protesters accuse immigration officers of being "Nazis" as they assist TSA amid staffing shortages.
Trump Deploys ICE Agents to Airports Amid Shutdown Chaos
New Jersey Governor condemns the move, citing concerns over security and tensions with travelers
Civic Engagement
NJ Governor Sherrill rallies against Trump's 'No Kings' policies
Thousands gather in Princeton to protest the President's authoritarian agenda

Hundreds March From Jersey City to Hoboken in 'No Kings Day' Protest Against Trump
The large crowd chanted anti-Trump slogans and called for action in the upcoming midterm elections.
Morristown Hosts 'No Kings' Rally Supporting Candidate Analilia Mejia
Thousands attend protest against Trump administration and ICE, with speakers condemning fear of deportation and criticizing the president.
Legislative Policy
New Bill Aims to Boost Funding for Highlands Region Schools
Proposed legislation would increase state aid to districts like Jefferson facing budget shortfalls

NJ Lawmaker Proposes Eliminating Legislator Salaries, Cutting Property Tax Rebates
GOP Assemblyman Brian Bergen aims to reshape state spending and revenue through radical budget plan
Sen. Booker Unveils 'Keep Your Pay Act' Tax Cut Proposal
Plan would eliminate federal income tax on first $75,000 of income for most households
Law
Classified Documents Tied to Trump's Business Interests Inadvertently Released
Memo details sensitive materials Trump kept after leaving office, raising concerns about potential national security risks

New Jersey Governor Mandates Law Enforcement ID During Encounters
Sherrill signs law requiring officers to show faces and provide identification, with some exceptions
Third Circuit Rejects Heightened Burden for Reverse Discrimination Claims Under New Jersey Law
Court predicts New Jersey Supreme Court will abandon 'background circumstances' rule in discrimination cases
City Hall
Atlantic City Mayor Acquitted of All Charges, Prosecutor Files Civil Claim
Mayor Marty Small beats child abuse and other charges, but prosecutor continues legal battle

Somerville Proposes $29.7M Municipal Budget for 2026-27
Public hearing set for April 20 on budget that includes $27.73 average property tax increase
Plainfield BOE Stays Mum as Superintendent Remains on Paid Leave
Rashon Hasan has been on paid leave for 9 weeks as the board faces calls to reinstate him
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