Noncitizen Voting Fight: Gov. Mikie Sherrill rejected a DOJ push for noncitizen voter data tied to New Jersey’s voter-roll software error, while the state continues removing thousands of registrations and counties review remaining cases. Election Integrity & Courts: A federal judge dismissed the Trump administration’s lawsuit seeking NJ voter records, adding to a string of setbacks for the DOJ’s voter-roll demands. Public Safety & Policing: A CBS Philadelphia investigation says Trenton police leaders tout accreditation gains even as use-of-force incidents by officers have risen, reigniting civil-rights concerns. Surveillance Tech Backlash: Flock Safety camera systems are facing growing resistance nationwide, with cities deactivating or canceling contracts amid privacy and false-positive worries. Corrections & State Observance: New Jersey flags flew half-staff for Corrections Officer Day, honoring officers killed in the line of duty. Sports & NJ Spotlight: Neymar confirmed he’s done with Brazil’s national team after the World Cup exit that played out at MetLife Stadium; Messi also returned to Inter Miami training after the final. Legal Fallout: A jury convicted Salman Rushdie attacker Hadi Matar on federal terrorism charges, and the case continues to reverberate beyond New Jersey.