New Jersey: ICE Arrests 105 Illegal Aliens, Including Some Wanted by Interpol
The raids "also targeted people who authorities say re-entered the U.S. after being deported and several alleged gang members"...
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24 Amazon Workers in New Jersey Hospitalized After Robot Sprays Them With Bear Repellent
Has no one seen I, Robot?!
On Wednesday, one of the robots in the Amazon warehouse in New Jersey accidentally punctured a can of bear repellent, which sent 24 people to the hospital. The spray affected 54 people total.
NJ AG Implements Policy Requiring Police To Stop Working With ICE
New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal issued a new directive whereby he restricts police officers' cooperation with ICE. The move is intended to "build trust" between illegal aliens and the police.
ICE has responded with an announcement that there will be a "likely increase" in immigration raids in New Jersey.
Rider University Won’t Bring Chick-fil-A to Campus Despite Student Demands
“they sell chicken, so as far as I am concerned that should be the focus" ...
Spartacus 2020: NJ Will Allow Cory Booker to Run for President and Senate
Just come out and say you're running in 2020, Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ).
It's obvious now that New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill that will allow Spartacus to run for president and senator at the same time.
Dems panic: Could Republican Bob Hugin Win in Blue New Jersey?
Republican businessman Bob Hugin is running a competitive senate race in New Jersey against Democrat incumbent Bob Menendez. The tightening margin has people wondering if Hugin could seal the deal.
Cook Political Moves Three House GOP Seats to Toss Up
The Cook Political Report has moved three House GOP seats to Toss Up from Lean Republican after new polling came out. Another race slipped a little, moving to Lean Republican from Likely Republican.
While it may not seem like a big deal, we know the Democrats want the House back and any momentum the Republicans lose, you know the Democrats will jump on the opportunity.
The ‘Blue Wave’ Hits a Few Bumps in California’s Jungle Primary
June 5 was the most important primary night for 2018 with a handful of states hitting the polls. Most eyes stayed on California since the state has a crazy jungle primary, which means the top two candidates will land on the ballot even if they're in the same party.
It looks like the important House races in California remain undecided and we won't have an answer for days, which means the GOP could still shut out Democrats in those districts. The Democrats also had a huge blow on the governor's ballot as a Republican grabbed the second spot over a former Los Angeles mayor.
What about other states? Here are a few key points I put together from a crazy night.
New Jersey Governor Shocked He Can’t Tax Citizens to Death
One would think the Democratic legislature of New Jersey would be eager to pass a tax hike on millionaires now that the state has a Democratic governor. After all, they passed the hike five times during the tenure of Republican Chris Christie even though they knew he would veto it.
Gov. Phil Murphy has proposed "$1.7 billion in new taxes and other revenue to pay for public schools, public-employee pensions and other priorities." His fellow Democrats have "balked" at this idea along with a rise in sales tax.
Menendez Holds Four Point Lead Over Challenger in Latest Poll
Scandal-ridden Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) has taken a tumble in polls, which means his re-election isn't such a sure thing.
Menendez only has a four point lead over his Republican challenger Bob Hugin, a former pharmaceutical executive.
New Jersey Law Will Allow Students Without Legal Status to Apply for Financial Aid
"This is the America that I think we all know and embrace"...
Supreme Court Strikes Down Federal Law That Banned Sports Gambling
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to strike down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PAPSA) that outlawed sports gambling in most states.
Senate Select Committee on Ethics Publicly ‘Severely’ Admonishes Dem Sen. Menendez, Ordered to Repay Gifts
Embattled New Jersey Sen. Menendez got his hand swatted Thursday by the Senate Ethics Committee.
Menendez has spent the last several years embroiled in a legal battle over allegations he took money and gifts from Democrat donor, Salmon Melgen.
Surprise! NJ’s Democrat Governor Wants $1.6 Billion Tax Hikes
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (D) has proposed his first budget, and it's loaded with new taxes and tax policy that is intended to raise approximately $1.6 billion in new tax revenue.
The tax increases are being met with mixed reactions from New Jersey Democrats; some favor the proposals, some don't think they will raise enough money for Murphy's progressive agenda, and some are opposed to a key new tax, the millionaire's tax.
Brendan Tevlin’s Jihadist Killer Pleads Guilty
You may not have heard of Brendan Tevlin. His murder has received precious little national media coverage.
In September 2014, we asked, Why is the Brendan Tevlin murder so underreported?
New Jersey GOP Rep. Frelinghuysen Will Retire, Opens Swing District
The Democrats have another opportunity to take a seat in the House of Representatives since House Appropriations Committee Chairman Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ) has announced he will retire at the end of his term. He has represented New Jersey's 11th district since 1995.
Democrat governors planning lawsuit to block GOP’s tax overhaul
Legal Insurrection readers will recall the California legislature's attempt to create a special government fund as a "charity" for taxpayer donations to mitigate the loss of state and local tax (SALT) deductions in the recently passed GOP tax plans.
The politicians must have realized the approach was full of fail, so now leaders of several blue states are planning a lawsuit to block the entire overhaul package. California may join in.
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