Progressive activists say New Jersey should follow the lead of New York City and allow noncitizens legally living here the right to vote in local elections.
A report says immigration enforcement, including detainers, are up a lot in New Jersey. A new directive about when to cooperate is due within three weeks.
Through Legal Services of New Jersey, the state will spend $2.1 million helping indigent detainees fight immigration charges and potential deportation.
Municipal court marijuana cases can restart after Labor Day, though local prosecutors are being asked to consider a list of reasons not to pursue cases.