New Jersey
Cop Charged With Using Illegal Traffic Stops to Pick Up Women
A New Jersey state trooper allegedly threatened two women with fines and jail time unless they turned over their phone numbers.
New Jersey Cop Fired for Having Once Appeared in Fetish Films
Meanwhile, drunk driving and vehicular assault by officers are not firing offenses in Hudson County.
Institute for Justice Sues New Jersey Over Ban on Home Bakers Selling Their Cakes
"These women can give their baked goods away for free."
Police Wrongdoing Cost New Jersey Taxpayers $42 Million in the Last 10 Years
In scores of secret settlements, local governments have sought to hide cops' crimes and brutality.
'Degrading and Vile' Modification of Colleague's Wedding Photo Was Protected Speech
The New Jersey Supreme Court narrowly construes a ban on annoying conduct to avoid First Amendment problems.
New Jersey Borough Solves Its Traffic Problem By Banning Commuters
Except on one thoroughfare, nonresidents will need to demonstrate a reason for being on the town's roads.
Chris Christie's Situational Federalism
New Jersey's governor says states have a right to legalize sports betting but not marijuana.
New Jersey's Newly Elected Governor Wants to Legalize Pot
Virginia's incoming governor supports decriminalization.
Neither Major Party Gubernatorial Candidate Has a Serious Plan to Fix New Jersey's Pension Crisis
The state has a $135 billion pension debt, but Phil Murphy and Kim Guadagno would rather spend the campaign's final days fighting the culture war.
Why Are Local Officials Shutting Down Needle Exchange Programs During a Crisis?
Moral judgment of drug users overrules solutions that fight overdoses and halt the spread of disease.
Cop Roughs Up High School Girls, Tickets School Board Member Trying to Intervene
He's been "relieved of duty," but the city won't say whether he's being paid or not.
The First Amendment Protects Social-Media Speculation About Bear Killers
"Words must do more than offend, cause indignation, or anger" to be illegal, says judge in bear-hunter harassment case.
Plunge in Pretrial Jail Detention Follows Bail Reforms in New Jersey
Twenty percent fewer people stuck in cells simply because they cannot afford to pay
Don't Buy the Hype About an Increased Smoking Age
Politicians are using speculative public health studies to restrict individual liberty.
Public Access to Police Videos Gets Support in California, New Jersey
Potential wins for transparency
Chris Christie Enjoying a Public Beach During a Government Shutdown Is What Politicians Do
It shouldn't surprise you when politicians show their true nature.
In His Last Budget, Christie Continues to Show What Not to Do With Pensions
Christie gets half-credit for doing more than any of his predecessors, but his efforts reveal just how daunting the state's pension crisis really is.
New Jersey Set To Ban Flavored Vaping Fluid, Protecting Kids From Something They Can't Buy Anyway
If you want to vape, it has to taste terrible and cost full price.
Gov. Christie Helps N.J. Police Keep Property Seizure Info Secretive
Vetoes legislation requiring better reporting of how law enforcement gets its hands on people's stuff.
Can You Spot a Trend in New Jersey's 10 Credit Rating Downgrades Under Christie?
Christie says he doesn't pay attention to credit ratings, but maybe he should have. They've been trying to tell him (and other states) something.
Chris Christie's Former Chief of Staff, Port Authority Official Convicted in 'Bridgegate' Trial
The pair face up to 20 years in prison for their role in a political payback scheme that closed two lanes of the George Washington Bridge.
Eagles' Josh Huff Latest NFL Player with Marijuana Problem
May become a victim of irrational anti-gun sentiments too.
Points For Honesty: Pool Contractors Want to be Licensed so They Can Charge Higher Prices
This is how regulatory capture works: Trade association would get majority control of new licensing board.
NJ Cop Doubles Pension After Spending Nine Years on Paid Leave
Manuel Avila failed a psychological evaluation in 2007, but law enforcement officials decided to allow him to stay on the job to reach a pension milestone.
Common Sense Proposal Would Treat Marijuana Like Tobacco in New Jersey
Paging Gov. Chris Christie: "Anybody who thinks this is somehow going to increase the availability of marijuana has never been 19."
Former NJ GOP Rep. Dick Zimmer Endorses Gary Johnson
Says Trump is neither a Republican nor a conservative while Clinton is too far to the left and untrustworthy.
New Jersey Police Seize $171 From Man, Charge Him $175 to Challenge It
Hudson County, New Jersey combine dozens of asset forfeiture cases for amounts as low as $11, forcing defendants to pay higher filing fees to challenge them.
Pennsylvanians Will Have To Pay For Gov. Chris Christie's Bad Spending Habits
With $80 billion in pension debt and after handing out $1.5 billion in corporate welfare, Christie looks across the Delaware River for a bail-out.
North Carolina Woman Dies in Police Custody in New Jersey
Was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia
Newark Police Chase 10-Year-Old Boy with Shotguns Drawn, Then Tell His Mother to File a Report
Chasing an armed robbery suspect with dreadlocks, police honed in on a grade-schooler with short, cropped hair.
New Jersey Bill Would Punish Eating, Drinking While Driving
Laws against texting while driving have been shown to be ineffective. So why is this a good idea?
Nine Years Paid Vacation for New Jersey Cop Accused of Sexually Assaulting Inmate
The city has spent nearly $2 million on leave pay plus legal costs.
After Arresting Driver for Silence, Cops Tell Her She Has a Right to Remain Silent
New Jersey state troopers said declining to answer a question is a crime.