N.J. targets prison company running immigration detention center in lawsuits over conditions

The mayor of Newark is doubling down on his efforts to shut down Delaney Hall, the New Jersey immigration detention facility that has been at the center of protests for nearly two weeks, drawing demonstrators over allegations of poor conditions at the facility and counterprotesters voicing support for ICE. Subscribe to read this story ad-free … Read more

N.J. establishes protected zone around ICE facility after several protesters are arrested during clashes

New Jersey’s governor called on federal immigration law enforcement at a detention center in Newark to de-escalate tensions between protesters and “act humanely,” while calling on demonstrators to protest peacefully outside the facility. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s announcement Friday follows days … Read more

Expired food, neglected medical care and hunger strike allegations fuel protests at N.J. ICE facility

Days of protests outside a New Jersey immigration detention center, including clashes with federal law enforcement, continued Tuesday as demonstrators and lawmakers allege the facility, where detainees waged a hunger strike, has inedible food and lacks access to medical care. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. … Read more

Delaney Hall ICE protests escalate after N.J. Gov. Mikie Sherrill denied access to Newark detention facility

Protests escalated Monday outside Delaney Hall, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in Newark, New Jersey, after Gov. Mikie Sherrill was denied access to the complex.  ICE agents in riot gear arrived late Monday afternoon and started removing protesters who were blocking the entrance to Delaney Hall and demanding answers about how detainees are being … Read more

N.J. Gov. Mikie Sherrill says she wants access to Delaney Hall ICE facility amid protests

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is asking U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to let her inside the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, where hundreds of immigrants are being held. Protesters began gathering outside Delaney Hall on Friday, alleging detainees are enduring horrible conditions. In a statement, Sherrill said: “I’m deeply disturbed by reports of … Read more

Rep. Tom Kean hasn’t been seen in his N.J. district, where voters are split on his mysterious absence

GOP leaders have expressed confidence that Kean will be able to run and win in November. However, even House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., who said he last spoke to the congressman three weeks ago, admitted he doesn’t know the reason for Kean’s absence or his exact timeline for return. “He’s had a medical issue, and … Read more

N.J. man gets life in prison for ‘calculated’ murder of brother and his family

A New Jersey man was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison without the possibility of parole after he was convicted of murdering his brother and his brother’s family in what the judge said were “brutal” and “calculated” killings. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Paul Caneiro … Read more

Archives released too much of Mikie Sherrill’s military record to ally of her opponent in N.J. governor’s race

Update: In March 2026, the inspector general for the National Archives and Records Administration concluded that the improper release of New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s largely unredacted military records during last year’s governor’s race was the result of human error, not political design. Read the latest here. Washington — A branch of the National Archives … Read more

Driver on N.J. Turnpike hurt as United plane hits pole on approach to Newark airport

A United Airlines plane hit a light pole during its final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport, injuring a driver on the New Jersey Turnpike and causing damage to the aircraft, officials said Sunday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Flight UA169, a Boeing 767 carrying … Read more