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Government/Politics:
NJ Can't Ban Private Prisons From Profiting Off ICE Contracts, Federal Court Rules
Find out what's happening in Bloomfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Trump Clears Path For Personal Attorney To Retake Top NJ Prosecutor Role
Mikie Sherrill Picks Running Mate For 2025 NJ Governor Election
New Business Tax Will Raise $789M For NJ Transit, Latest Budget Shows
Last Detainee Arrested After 4 Escape From ICE Prison In New Jersey
‘Good Trouble’ In Essex County: Rally Protests Trump, Uplifts Lewis (PHOTOS)
‘Nightmare’ Tax Bills For Homeowners Linked To Revaluation In Essex County Town
Debate Over Data Centers Intensifies In NJ, Bill Sits On Murphy’s Desk
Digital Driver's Licenses Coming To NJ: What You Need to Know
Town In Essex County Will Lower Tax Hike With Help Of $2M In State Aid
Essex County Town Will Use $500K In State Funding For Stormwater Project
NJ Town Bans Use Of 'Toxic Synthetic Pesticides' On Municipal Land
New Family Courthouse In Essex County Honors ‘Trailblazing’ NJ Senator
NJ Can't Ban Private Prisons From Profiting Off ICE Contracts, Federal Court Rules https://t.co/GOJRF36cgE
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Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:
NJ Doc Accused Of ‘Disfiguring’ Patients May Be Allowed To Practice Again
'Major Data Center' May Be Coming To ON3 Site In Nutley, Other Updates Announced
New Future Shaping Up For Ice Rink After Brush With Code Violations
Newark Company Exposed Workers To Safety Hazards, Fined $155K: Feds
Run Of 'Matilda' Will Benefit Bloomfield Boy Diagnosed With Leukemia
David Cassidy Will Be Honored At Events In West Orange – With Special Guests
Popular Latin Festival Will Return To Essex County For 2025: See Event Details
News Nonprofit Spotlights 4 Local Cafés In Essex County With Gift Card Raffle
Protect Your Pet As Dog Days Of Summer Arrive: 12 Safety Tips
Take A Dog For A Day Trip: New Program Launches At NJ Animal Shelter

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