Court Decision Expands Eligibility for New Jersey Drug Court

  • Court Decision Expands Eligibility for New Jersey Drug Court
    Court Decision Expands Eligibility for New Jersey Drug Court
    Newark, NJ- Drug addiction is a problem that thousands of New Jersey's citizens grapple with and it's a problem that ripples throughout a community. Addiction can lead a person to commit crimes; the need for the next high often overrides an addict's sense of right and wrong, compelling him or...
  • President Obama Introduces Deportation Relief and Immigration Opportunities for Millions
    President Obama Introduces Deportation Relief and Immigration Opportunities for Millions
    Newark, NJ- In a national address on November 20th, President Obama outlined a series of actions he will take in order to give an estimated 5 million immigrants the opportunity to avoid deportation and work lawfully in the U.S. The President’s plan includes prioritizing deportations, immigration opportunities for parents of...
  • President Obama Finalizes Immigration Plan Giving Millions of Immigrants Relief from Deportation
    President Obama Finalizes Immigration Plan Giving Millions of Immigrants Relief from Deportation
    Newark, NJ- With the midterm elections over, President Obama appears ready to make sweeping changes to U.S. immigration system through a series of executive orders that could give deportation relief and grant work authorizations to millions of undocumented immigrants currently living in country, an Obama administration official announced Thursday. (more…)
  • Changes to New Jersey Bail Denies the Rights of the Accused
    Changes to New Jersey Bail Denies the Rights of the Accused
    Newark, NJ- This Tuesday, New Jersey voters will head to the polls. Aside from choosing representatives, voters will be asked to vote "Yes" or "No" on Public Question 1, a ballot initiative that, if approved, will make sweeping changes to the state's bail system and how it is granted to...
  • Hackensack Community and Courts
    Hackensack Community and Courts
    With a history that dates back to the 1600s, Hackensack, New Jersey, is a diverse community located in Bergen County. The city is has a population of over 43,000, according to the 2010 U.S. Census and serves as an inner suburb to Manhattan, which is just 12 miles east of...