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New Jersey can have a grand jury investigate clergy sex abuse allegations, state high court rules
New Jersey can have a grand jury examine allegations of clergy sexually abusing children, the state's Supreme Court ruled Monday, after a Catholic diocese that had tried for years to block such proceedings recently reversed course.

From gold bars to prison bars: Disgraced NJ senator begins 11-year sentence
Former Senator Bob Menendez begins an 11-year prison term for bribery, facing backlash over accusations of accepting bribes tied to Egypt.

U.S. Supreme Court to hear major NJ case involving anti-abortion group
A local pregnancy center is taking a stand against state scrutiny, raising questions about free speech and the rights of non-profits. What’s at stake here?

Disgraced ‘gold bar’ NJ senator Bob Menendez must go to prison, judge rules
A bid for bail by former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez while he appeals his bribery conviction was rejected Wednesday by a federal appeals court.

This is who Democrats in NJ chose to replace Gov. Murphy in November
Former Navy pilot Mikie Sherrill is gearing up for a historic run in New Jersey’s gubernatorial race. This is one to watch!

This is who Trump chose to be next NJ governor — and GOP voters agree
A big win in New Jersey politics could signal how the tide is turning as we gear up for the midterms.

New Jersey takes aim at Trump-era gun deal, claims it could flood streets with rapid-fire triggers
A group of states is pushing back against a controversial decision that could change the landscape of firearm regulations. Tensions are high on this one.

Travelers face rising scrutiny at American airports as Trump’s new travel ban begins
Travelers are sharing their experiences at airports, where the atmosphere is tense but far from the chaos of previous bans. It’s a mixed bag of emotions out there.

Newark mayor sues Alina Habba after arrest at immigration detention site
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka sued New Jersey's top federal prosecutor on Tuesday over his arrest on a trespassing charge at a federal immigration detention facility, saying the Trump-appointed attorney had pursued the case out of political spite.

List of ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’ removed from US government website
The department last week published the list of the jurisdictions. It said each one would receive formal notification the government deemed them uncooperative with federal immigration enforcement and whether they’re believed to be in violation of any federal criminal statutes.

NJ U.S. Sen. Cory Booker expands upon historic Senate floor speech for new book, ‘Stand’
Sen. Cory Booker has expanded upon his historic Senate floor speech from last month into an upcoming book.

Air traffic control system must be improved to prevent problems like Newark airport, officials say
The problems that disrupted flights at New Jersey's largest airport this spring could be repeated anywhere across the country, so Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is trying to sell Congress on his plan to overhaul the nation's air traffic control system that will cost “tens of billions.”