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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A recent tweet from U.S. Senator Cory Booker, affectionately (and sarcastically) known by some as “Spartacus,” is drawing sharp criticism—and confusion—across social media, including among residents right here in Ridgewood, where Booker has long enjoyed a loyal following.
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Washington DC, our ICE agents put their lives on the line every single day to identify and arrest criminals living illegally in the United States—many of whom pose a direct threat to American citizens.
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — With the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup fast approaching and MetLife Stadium in New Jersey set to host eight major matches, including the final on July 19, nearly 100 civil rights organizations have issued a joint letter to FIFA urging the organization to address immigration and human rights concerns in the United States.
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Washington DC, in a significant ruling with far-reaching consequences, the U.S. Supreme Court has voted 6-3 to limit the ability of lower federal courts to issue nationwide injunctions—a move widely seen as a partial legal victory for President Donald Trump.
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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, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was detained on Friday, May 9, after refusing to leave a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility located at Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey. The confrontation has sparked national attention, drawing in federal authorities, congressional representatives, and immigration policy critics.
Continue reading DHS Arrests Newark Mayor Ras Baraka at ICE Facility
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Trenton NJ, in a move with major implications for immigration enforcement across the U.S., President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to compile a full list of sanctuary cities and states within the next 30 days.
Continue reading Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting Sanctuary Cities and States
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Ridgewood NJ, the H-1B visa program, designed to bring highly skilled workers to the U.S., is at the center of a heated debate within the Republican Party as President-elect Donald Trump publicly expressed support for the program. The discussion has revealed divisions between Trump’s MAGA base and his new tech industry allies, including Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.
