Courts
Judge rejects push by clerks to block his order barring use of county-line ballots
County clerks appealed a judge's ruling barring ballots using the county line design. Rep. Andy Kim asked him to reject their bid for a stay.
Ruling expected in push to dismiss lawsuit targeting N.J. policy allowing cops to use cannabis
The city argues that federal law bars it from employing armed officers who use cannabis, an argument disputed by attorneys for cops fired after testing positive for marijuana.
Improper instruction led to alleged gang leader’s racketeering conviction, N.J. Supreme Court rules
The New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously ruled that improper jury instruction led to a conviction on charges of promoting organized street crime.
Nadine Menendez tells judge she’ll keep attorneys despite prosecutors’ claims of conflict
Authorities claim Nadine Menendez caused her lawyers to give false information to prosecutors at meetings in 2023.
Rep. Andy Kim’s push to overhaul New Jersey primary ballots lands in court
Rep. Andy Kim alleges New Jersey’s unique balloting system tramples on protections granted by the First and Fourteenth amendments and the U.S. Constitution’s elections clause.
Rutgers student sues over ‘selfish and illegal’ faculty strike
The faculty strike at Rutgers University last April lasted a week. A student now is asking a judge to order compensation to 67,000 students.
Senate panel advances five new judges to reduce persistent vacancies on the bench
Five Superior Court judicial nominees are expected to be confirmed Monday. After they're sworn in, vacancies statewide will drop to 45.
Emotional support dog at center of legal battle can stay home for now, N.J. Supreme Court rules
The unanimous ruling reverses a lower court's decision that said the couple could not sue the condo association on discrimination grounds.
Justices rule authorities can seek bullet removed during surgery years after gunfight
The justices unanimously rejected arguments the bullet is shielded by constitutional rights to counsel and against self-incrimination.
Man pleads guilty to bribing Sen. Bob Menendez, will cooperate with prosecutors
Jose Uribe agreed to plead guilty to seven criminal counts, including conspiracy to commit bribery, wire fraud, obstruction of justice, and tax evasion.
Marijuana legalization law at center of legal fight waged by anti-cannabis group
The state Attorney General’s Office argues a group of Highland Park residents are trying to improperly nullify the state’s marijuana legalization law.
Andy Kim asks court to bar the county line
A lawsuit filed by Rep. Andy Kim alleges the county line is unconstitutional. He wants it barred for June's primaries.