AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoImmigration & Courts: A federal judge ruled Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s order blocking ICE from using nonpublic state property doesn’t violate the Constitution, dismissing the Trump administration’s lawsuit while underscoring that New Jersey isn’t required to help federal immigration enforcement. Public Safety & Community Impact: In Jackson, an unlicensed driver charged in the grocery-store crash that killed a 9-month-old boy and injured his mother and sister; officials say both the driver and the car owner are illegal immigrants and ICE has detainers. Corrections & Human Rights Debate: NJ guards’ union says assaults hit 964 in FY2025 and is pushing lawmakers to expand solitary confinement, including longer daily limits and broader eligibility. Politics & Ethics Watch: NJ Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell is reportedly under internal investigation over alleged inappropriate behavior and possible ethics violations. Culture & Arts: “The Debut,” Jesse Eisenberg’s Telluride breakout, brings a faux-musical fever dream to a New Jersey rec center with Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti. Language & Identity: A new wave of African-language learning is taking off as youth in the diaspora reconnect with roots through media and online study. Local Lifestyle: Trader Joe’s alcohol rules vary sharply by state—New Jersey has just two stores selling booze, with limited hours at one.
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