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70+ orgs & 500+ individuals signed a petition to Reps. Tom Kean, Jeff Van Drew, Chris Smith, calling for an end to systemic abuses and constitutional violations by ICE & CBP.NJCA staff, local activists, & partner org. HPAE hand delivered the petitions to the offices. njcitizenaction.org/ice-petition

We’re calling on Congress, especially Reps. Tom Kean Jr., Jeff Van Drew, and Chris Smith to stop abuses and restore constitutional protections.

We’re asking for due process, no racial profiling, and the protection schools & hospitals.

Take action today: njcitizenaction.org/petition

Read NPR's annotated fact check of President Trump's State of the Union As President Trump delivered his State of the Union address, reporters from across NPR's newsroom, are fact checking his speech and offer context.

Read NPR's annotated fact check of President Trump's State of the Union. @npr.org was fact-checking Turnip in real time. This is what they said:

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If you like being lied to by your government, boy oh boy have I got two hours of uninterrupted lies delivered by a serial rapist for you

Read NPR's annotated fact check of President Trump's State of the Union As President Trump delivered his State of the Union address, reporters from across NPR's newsroom, are fact checking his speech and offer context.

Reporters from across our newsroom fact checked President Trump's State of the Union speech — offering context on topics like immigration, the economy, tariffs and foreign policy.

Trump's government has protected and pardoned criminals while violating the human and civil rights of countless innocents and alienating our allies across the globe. Congress and SCOTUS must act to rein this President in.

The people have arisen in protest at unprecedented levels. We are doing our part. Now do yours. The Trump administration has undermined our democracy and the rule of law and drained our public resources while enriching Trump's family members, friends, business partners, and fellow billionaires.

The only important question tonight is what are Congress and SCOTUS going to do about this President and his attacks on our values, democracy and the American people? What will they do to restore law and order, and hold criminals accountable once again?

14 takeaways from Analilia Mejia’s stunning win - New Jersey Globe When the New Jersey Globe ran a story in June 2025 about who might replace Mikie Sherrill, then the newly anointed Democratic nominee for governor, in the

"...Mejia is the first member of the delegation, and one of the first New Jersey politicians period, to be a product of the movement that’s reshaping state politics."

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Governor not ruling out cuts to Stay NJ tax relief program, treasurer says • New Jersey Monitor Cuts to Stay NJ are on the table as Gov. Mikie Sherrill weighs methods to close New Jersey's $1.5 billion structural deficit.

StayNJ must work for the seniors who need it most. For older adults living on fixed and very limited incomes, every dollar matters. This program should be revamped and implemented with them at the center.

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In an incredibly tight contest, CD11 voters proved the power of grassroots democracy. Analilia Mejia is the leader they chose to stand up for working people and put communities first! We congratulate Mejia on her win and look forward to working with her! www.njcitizenaction.org/statement_on...

Pushing for reforms, Democrats to block ICE, homeland security funding | NJ Spotlight News NJ groups say actions fall short as mass deportation efforts escalate

“Our country should have immigration enforcement, but with the proper constitutional guardrails, and not funded at an outsized level.” - Maura Collinsgru

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Columbia, Northfield banks will merge. Will NJ branches survive? The merger would allow Fair Lawn-based Columbia to be the third largest regional bank headquartered in New Jersey.

Bank mergers can mean less access for the people who need it most: seniors, low-income families, and people of color. As federal oversight of bank mergers weakens, we urge a strong Community Benefits Agreement that puts NJ’s underserved communities first.

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Gov. Sherrill’s good government pledge means standing up to corporate interests • New Jersey Monitor Gov. Mikie Sherrill must stand up to the corporate interests that too often control party politics in our state, Dena Mottola Jaborska writes.

As Gov. Mikie Sherrill begins her term, we’re hopeful she’ll keep her promise to transparency & accountability by rejecting backroom deals, limiting corporate influence, putting everyday families first, & opening the Statehouse to the people it’s meant to serve. newjerseymonitor.com/2026/02/03/g...

Protecting our neighbors, families, and friends takes action at every level of government. Every county, every municipality, and every leader has a role to play in standing up for immigrant communities and defending our constitutional rights.

Last night, NJCA’s Beverly Brown Ruggia spoke before the Hudson County Board of Commissioners, after they passed an Executive Order prohibiting ICE and Customs and Border Patrol from conducting enforcement activities on county-owned property.

Georgia Fort, an independent journalist and vice president of the Minnesota NABJ chapter, was also arrested by federal agents this morning

I was sent this video of agents at her door:

So this administration has charged an independent Black journalist reporting in Minnesota but not two white agents who murdered two citizens

Gov. Murphy vetoes immigrant protection bills, angering activists • New Jersey Monitor Gov. Phil Murphy said one of the bills would have attracted judicial scrutiny and the other might have conflicted with federal law.

We urge Governor Mikie Sherrill and the Legislature to enact the full protections package NOW to protect all our residents from the unrelenting attacks of ICE and the Trump administration that have completely disrupted life throughout NJ!

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The interview centers on how expanding in-state energy generation, improving efficiency, and reducing peak demand could lower costs for residents and strengthen the state’s electric grid. Listen to the full conversation here: issuesandideasradio.com/podcasts/denamottolajaborska3.mp3

Our Executive Director, Dena Mottola Jaborska was recently on the radio show “Issues and Ideas with Chris DeBello” to discuss how Governor Mikie Sherrill is addressing the rising costs of electricity in the state. Link to the interview in the comments below!

“Just following orders” didn’t work for Hermann Göring. It won’t work for Kristi Noem, either.

What happens when you get 3 organizers together at the Bernie Sanders rally?

You can’t stop talking about policies that will actually help working families.

Thanks to @rasjbaraka.bsky.social and @bradlander.bsky.social for joining me today!

The new law makes changes to the NJ Family Leave Act to provide job-protected unpaid family leave to employees who work for an employer with at least 15 employees; have been employed for that employer for at least 3 months; and have worked at least 250 hours for that employer prior to taking leave.

Sherrill keeps her promise to take action against N.J.’s soaring electric rates. But is it enough? The new governor called for a pause on rate increases, more solar power and a nuclear task force to expand generation.

What the state needs is alternate ways to finance new generation, such as public-private partnerships. Traditional regulatory financing policies that saddle up-front costs on ratepayers have become unaffordable and unsustainable. - Dena Mottola Jaborska

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We congratulate Governor Mikie Sherrill on her historic inauguration and stand ready to work together for a fairer, more affordable NJ where families can afford essentials, keep their healthcare, and see real accountability in Trenton.

Read our statement: www.njcitizenaction.org/njca_s_state...

This is the real impact of ICE in our neighborhoods, costing residents to lose trust in their communities.

Hate has no place in NJ - ICE has no place in NJ.

This pantry in Orange, NJ. usually feeds 700+ families. Yesterday, it was heartbreakingly quiet. The rumors alone of ICE raids just a few blocks away have kept families from showing up for food they desperately need.

The Martin Luther King March Of Resistance will take place on Monday, January 19, 2026, 12:00 noon, starting at the Martin Luther King Statue, 495 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd in Newark. Please see the flyer or the news article for more information: blackstarnews.com/132454-2/#go...