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Public records, transparency, education & government oversight.

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In case you missed it — communities from Alabama to West Virginia are named in a pending expansion of the federal #287g enforcement program with #ICE involvement. 📊

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#Immigration #PublicSafety #CivilRights
Breaking: ICE Preparing Major Expansion of 287(g) Program Across Dozens of Local Police Agencies
Data released to Jersey Signal Project shows dozens of counties and municipalities in talks to join ICE’s immigration enforcement program, drawing civil liberties concerns.
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New episode of the Jersey Signal Podcast is live.

After accessibility failures, New Jersey is moving to restore paper checks as an option for certain state payments.

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#NJPolitics #Accessibility
When “Digital Only” Fails: Why NJ Is Bringing Back Paper Checks (Jersey Signal Podcast - Ep 8)
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January 24, 2026 at 9:55 PM
New episode of the Jersey Signal Podcast is live.

After accessibility failures and public criticism, New Jersey is moving to restore paper checks as an option for certain state payments.

Why that matters ⬇️
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When “Digital Only” Fails: Why NJ Is Bringing Back Paper Checks (Jersey Signal Podcast - Ep 8)
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January 24, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Introducing Jersey Signal Project! We're a news startup focused on data journalism and public records to ensure government accountability and transparency in New Jersey. Stay informed and engaged with our latest updates! #NewJersey - jersey.substack.com/p/welcome-to...
Welcome to Jersey Signal Project
An independent New Jersey reporting project focused on public records, government accountability, disability rights, and environmental issues.
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January 24, 2026 at 2:35 PM
In case you missed it — communities from Alabama to West Virginia are named in a pending expansion of the federal #287g enforcement program with #ICE involvement. 📊

Read more here: jersey.substack.com/p/breaking-i...

#Immigration #PublicSafety #CivilRights
Breaking: ICE Preparing Major Expansion of 287(g) Program Across Dozens of Local Police Agencies
Data released to Jersey Signal Project shows dozens of counties and municipalities in talks to join ICE’s immigration enforcement program, drawing civil liberties concerns.
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January 24, 2026 at 2:08 PM
🚨 Breaking: ICE is preparing to expand its controversial 287(g) program to dozens of counties and municipal police depts across the U.S. #ICE #Immigration #287g

Our report reveals which agencies are in pending agreements and what it could mean for communities. 👇
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Breaking: ICE Preparing Major Expansion of 287(g) Program Across Dozens of Local Police Agencies
Data released to Jersey Signal Project shows dozens of counties and municipalities in talks to join ICE’s immigration enforcement program, drawing civil liberties concerns.
jersey.substack.com
January 24, 2026 at 1:18 AM
Breaking News - According to data received by our newsroom late today, ICE is in the late-stages of approving partnerships with dozens of local police departments to expand its controversial 287(g) program jersey.substack.com/p/breaking-i... @chadloder.bsky.social @aclu.org #ice #icewatch #leaks
Breaking: ICE Preparing Major Expansion of 287(g) Program Across Dozens of Local Police Agencies
Data released to Jersey Signal Project shows dozens of counties and municipalities in talks to join ICE’s immigration enforcement program, drawing civil liberties concerns.
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January 23, 2026 at 11:35 PM
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The FBI's raid of @washingtonpost.com reporter @hannahnatanson.bsky.social's home threatens press and violates federal law.

Congress must launch an oversight investigation into it.

Read the letter we signed with 15 other press freedom and civil liberties orgs: demandprogress.org/advocates-as...
January 23, 2026 at 5:18 PM
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Reminder! 💚✊
January 23, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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Essex County adds tent and toilets outside Delaney Hall as immigrant families keep waiting in the cold
Essex County adds tent and toilets outside Delaney Hall as immigrant families keep waiting in the cold
The tent is not heated, but at least it's something.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:49 PM
New Jersey has paid family leave for new parents... you can navigate the labyrinth of paperwork and delays
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Trying to Get Paid Family Leave Broke Me — So We Started a News Outlet (Jersey Signal - Episode 7)
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January 22, 2026 at 8:02 PM
If you, for any reason, can suggest specific towns and cities in New Jersey that may have records of communications with ICE which are relevant to our research, please get in touch here, via DM, or via our website. We're in the process of requesting records. jersey.substack.com/p/signal-ins...
Signal Insider — Roxbury Warehouse, ICE Interest, and Jersey Signal Project’s Reporting
Our Censors Rejected "Operation ICE Canary"
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January 21, 2026 at 1:29 AM
🚀 The Jersey Signal Project is live!
A new newsletter covering New Jersey news you won’t see anywhere else — public policy, accountability, community stories, and more.
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#NewJersey #LocalNews #Accountability #JerseySignalProject
Welcome to Jersey Signal Project
An independent New Jersey reporting project focused on public records, government accountability, disability rights, and environmental issues.
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December 31, 2025 at 3:54 PM
🚨 Closing weekend alert
Holiday Lights at Turtle Back Zoo ends Saturday — lights, photos, snacks, and a genuinely good NJ winter tradition before it disappears for the year.
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Holiday Lights at Turtle Back Zoo
A Bright Community Tradition
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December 31, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Welcome to Jersey Signal Project open.substack.com/pub/jersey/p... - Our new website has officially launched!
Welcome to Jersey Signal Project
An independent New Jersey reporting project focused on public records, government accountability, disability rights, and environmental issues.
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December 27, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Transparency in New Jersey: Strong on Paper, Weaker in Practice open.substack.com/pub/jersey/p... - New Jersey voted to provide new parents with benefits, but now they aren't getting paid🤨💸
Transparency in New Jersey: Strong on Paper, Weaker in Practice
How Legislation, Precedent, and Real World Challenges Have Shaped Records Access in the Garden State
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December 27, 2025 at 9:59 PM