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U.S. Supreme Court overturns right to abortion in landmark decision
The Constitution does not confer a right to abortion, the court's majority wrote in an opinion that will lead to new abortion restrictions and bans in multiple states.
‘Just say the election was corrupt’: Trump pressure on Justice Department detailed
Former acting Deputy Attorney General Richard Donoghue testified that Donald Trump told him after Trump lost the 2020 presidential race to “just say the election was corrupt and leave the rest to me and Republican congressmen."
Democrats advance new gun restrictions over objections about constitutionality
A Republican on the Senate panel hearing a group of gun control bills said Democrats should pause and consider their constitutionality.
New Jersey officials fear more gun violence after Supreme Court ruling
For a century, New Jerseyans had to prove a "justifiable need" to carry a gun outside their home. A federal ruling has overturned that law.
Campaign finance reform bill would double donor limits
The bill is intended to lessen the influence of so-called dark money groups and increase transparency in campaign finance reporting.
U.S. Supreme Court expands gun rights in striking down New York concealed carry law
The court ruled that New York’s concealed carry law violates the 14th Amendment of the Constitution
Excessive injuries, low pay at Amazon warehouses cause high turnover, report claims
The high turnover rate at Amazon warehouses means for every Amazon warehouse job in the state, more than one worker is let go or quits each year.
Assembly panel moves on package of gun control bills
Gov. Phil Murphy first proposed the gun control package in April 2021, and renewed his push for them after recent massacres in Buffalo and Texas.
Man gets new trial after Supreme Court finds he confessed during unlawful interrogation
The justices ruled detectives unlawfully continued to question a man accused of killing his wife after he inquired about obtaining an attorney.
Bill to open Liberty State Park to development speeds toward final vote
Some park users want more active recreation at Liberty State Park, but environmentalists object to plans for large-scale development.
Democratic leaders support sales tax holiday on back-to-school items
Lawmakers say they want residents to save on school supplies, sports equipment, and computers bought during a 10-day period beginning in late August.
U.S. Senate moves forward on gun safety legislation
The bill could become the most comprehensive federal gun safety legislation in years.