AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoReproductive & Trans Health Shield: Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a new law expanding New Jersey’s “firewall” protections for abortion and gender-affirming care, adding gender-affirming services to the state’s shield law and creating new penalties for intimidation or interference. Voter Rolls Integrity Fight: NJGOP is pushing Sherrill’s administration to broaden its probe beyond the MVC glitch window, arguing possible noncitizen registrations occurred before and after the stated timeframe; Sherrill says about 5,100 noncitizens were removed and more statuses were rejected. Immigration Enforcement in NJ: ICE detained two Raymond’s restaurant workers in Montclair, with more arrests possible, as local advocates and officials react. Public Safety at School Crossings: Monmouth County leaders warned families about a rise in bicycle and e-bike fatalities and urged safer crossings as students return. Newark School Update: Newark Public Schools heads into the new year with delayed state tests, new leadership, and a $1.67B budget under a board overseeing district and charter payments. Meta Trial Watch (National, but NJ-led): A landmark multi-state case accuses Meta of designing Facebook/Instagram to hook children; New Jersey is among the plaintiffs. Local Crime: Newark police seek suspects after a man was beaten in a dispute over a double-parked car.
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