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Newark NJ, Following days of volatile demonstrations outside Newark’s premier immigration facility, New Jersey Congressman Jeff Van Drew conducted an unannounced, firsthand tour of the Delaney Hall Detention Facility.
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Newark NJ, An intense multi-day demonstration outside a Newark detention facility escalated into violence, resulting in the federal arrest of a Morris County man accused of assaulting law enforcement.
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Newark NJ, A routine crowd-control operation outside a Newark detention facility took a dark turn when a demonstrator allegedly unleashed a barrage of violent death threats against a federal officer.
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Newark NJ, A week of escalating tensions outside a New Jersey immigration facility culminated in a dramatic Sunday night showdown, as police in riot gear deployed tear gas to disperse a crowd of demonstrators and arrested more than 20 people.
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Newark NJ, A escalating border-policy battle in North Jersey erupted into chaos overnight as Governor Mikie Sherrill deployed the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) to take physical control of the perimeter outside a massive federal facility.
Late Friday night, state troopers equipped with riot gear and mounted on horses used force to clear out a sprawling anti-ICE protest camp outside Delaney Hall detention center in Newark. The aggressive sweep comes at a critical moment, as crowds of pro-ICE counter-protesters are currently mobilizing for a major scheduled rally directly outside the facility’s gates.
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NEWARK, NJ — A tense Memorial Day standoff outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention facility escalated into chaos on Monday, drawing heavy criticism from federal officials who accused New Jersey’s top Democratic leaders of orchestrating a “political stunt.”
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Newark NJ, a decade-long conspiracy involving the exploitation of foreign nationals and the manipulation of the U.S. immigration system has come to an end. Hyung Ki Kim, 60, of New Jersey, pleaded guilty yesterday in Newark to federal charges including visa fraud, inducing undocumented individuals to enter the U.S., and tax fraud.
Continue reading New Jersey Man Convicted in 13-Year Unlawful Fundraising & Visa Fraud Conspiracy
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New York NY, a Louisiana immigration judge ordered the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University pro-Palestinian activist, to Algeria or Syria on September 12, 2025, for deliberately hiding key details on his green card application. The ruling, part of the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration sweep, exposes Khalil’s attempt to dodge U.S. laws. With Bergen County’s immigrant communities on edge, this case signals a no-nonsense approach to illegal activity. Here’s the explosive story shaking NJ in 2025!
Continue reading Judge Orders Pro-Palestinian Activist Deported for Green Card Fraud
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NEWARK NJ, four individuals being detained at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility were each charged by separate complaint for escaping from ICE custody, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced.
Continue reading Four ICE Detainees Charged with Escaping Detention Facility Delaney Hall in Newark
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NEWARK, NJ — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in collaboration with the FBI, is offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of four escaped criminal illegal aliens from Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark. The escape took place on June 12, 2025, and these individuals are considered public safety threats.
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NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. Representative LaMonica McIver was charged in a three-count indictment today for forcibly impeding and interfering with federal officers, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced.
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LOS ANGELES, CA — The Pentagon has sent 700 U.S. Marines and an additional 2,000 National Guard troops into Los Angeles, bringing the total federal force presence in the city to 4,000 troops, as immigration-related protests enter their fourth day. This significant and rare domestic military deployment underscores the growing tensions between the federal government and California leadership over immigration enforcement and civil unrest.
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LOS ANGELES, CA — President Donald Trump has deployed approximately 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles in response to violent escalations during protests against recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests. What began as “mostly peaceful protests” over immigration enforcement quickly turned chaotic over the weekend, prompting federal intervention.
Continue reading National Guard Deployed to Los Angeles After Immigration Protests Turn Violent
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Jersey City NJ, the U.S. Department of Justice has filed a high-profile lawsuit against four major New Jersey cities—Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, and Hoboken—alleging that local policies obstruct federal immigration enforcement efforts.
Continue reading DOJ Sues Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, and Hoboken Over Immigration Policies
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Newark NJ, unless you’re happy to live in a city with one of the worst unemployment rates in New Jersey, you might want to avoid Newark. The largest city in New Jersey is also one of its most jobless – a massive 11.3% of the population is unemployed. Just to put that in perspective, that’s more than double the US average.
