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March 6

NJ Senate votes 38–0 to require free menstrual products at public colleges under ‘menstrual equity’ bill

New Jersey lawmakers unanimously advanced a "menstrual equity" bill requiring colleges to provide free period products, addressing "period poverty" barriers.

March 4

Commercial building explodes in New Jersey, multiple people injured and remain in critical condition

A commercial building explosion in Logan Township, New Jersey reportedly injured multiple people with four individuals taken to Cooper Hospital for treatment.

March 2

New Jersey-bound United flight makes emergency landing at LAX after engine fire

A United Airlines flight made an emergency landing at LAX after engine issue forces turnaround. All 256 passengers and crew safely evacuated from aircraft.

February 27

DHS torches New Jersey’s profane ‘F---ICE Act’ as assaults on agents skyrocket 1,300%

New Jersey Democrats draft controversial "F---ICE Act" allowing civil action against immigration agents, prompting DHS pushback over safety concerns.

February 25

NJ Gov Mikie Sherrill booed at Devils game honoring US Olympic hockey hero Jack Hughes

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill was booed by fans at the Devils NHL game Wednesday during a ceremony honoring Olympic gold medalist Jack Hughes.

February 24

DOJ sues New Jersey over executive order limiting ICE cooperation, expanding sanctuary status

DOJ sues New Jersey and Gov. Mikie Sherrill, accusing the sanctuary state of expanding policies that block ICE arrests in state facilities.

February 23

NJ Democrats push ‘F---ICE Act’ to let residents sue over immigration enforcement

New Jersey Democratic lawmakers face backlash over controversial "F---ICE Act" targeting federal immigration enforcement after reported detentions.

February 21

Colombian nationals allegedly ran fake law firm, impersonated federal judges to defraud migrants out of $100K

Four Colombian nationals arrested allegedly posed as immigration judges and officials in scheme targeting vulnerable migrants with fake proceedings.

February 20

Democratic-socialist nominee eyeing NJ governor's vacant House seat compares ICE to 1960s segregationists

Analilia Mejia invoked the Birmingham Children’s Crusade while railing against federal immigration efforts following her victory in the New Jersey primary race.

February 19

Bullet discovered on commercial jet at major airport sparks security scare

A bullet found in a United Airlines overhead bin at Newark airport caused a scary security incident for passengers. The ammunition discovery caused a three-hour delay in departure.