New Jersey Archives

As Trump Departs, Some Democrats May Seek Cover to Maintain Ties with ICE

Officials in a New Jersey county voted last week to renew a lucrative contract with ICE and continue detaining immigrants.

Daniel Nichanian Dec 04, 2020

Four States Just Legalized Marijuana

New wins for cannabis reform in Arizona, Montana, New Jersey, and South Dakota.

Kaila Philo Nov 04, 2020

COVID-19 Stalls Efforts to Help People with Felony Convictions Register to Vote

In states that restored people’s voting rights, many public agencies aren’t doing enough to assist, and the pandemic slowed grassroots plans to pick up the slack.

Stephanie Wykstra May 28, 2020

New Jersey Attorney General Bans ICE’s 287(g) Program

Gurbir Grewal terminated existing 287(g) contracts. But immigrants will continue to be treated differently.

Daniel Nichanian Oct 04, 2019

Criminal Justice Reform in the States: July 19, 2019 edition

Legislative Roundup: New Jersey adopts rare restrictions on solitary confinement, Missouri reform will cut prison population, and more

Daniel Nichanian Jul 19, 2019

Clock is Ticking to Fix Prison Gerrymandering

With redistricting fast approaching, Nevada and Washington end prison gerrymandering, but reforms stall elsewhere.

Daniel Nichanian Jul 03, 2019

Why New Jersey’s Sheriff Elections Matter

Eleven New Jersey counties vote for their sheriff this year. These elections could shape immigration policy, law enforcement, and jail conditions.

Daniel Nichanian Apr 11, 2019

Legislative Round-Up (Feb. 7, 2019 Edition): from New Jersey, Tennessee, South Carolina, Wyoming

South Carolina mulls sentencing reforms, New Jersey adopts police accountability bill, death penalty repeal moves forward in Wyoming, and more Many of the laws that govern the American criminal justice system are set at the state level. Explore the latest developments on criminal justice reform in state legislatures around the country with the Political Report’s interactive […]

Daniel Nichanian Feb 07, 2019