Amid President Donald Trump’s efforts to punish carry out mass deportations of undocumented immigrants and punish governments who don’t collaborate with ICE, New Jersey’s status as a “sanctuary state” has emerged as a major issue in the race to win the governorship.

A massive group of 31 South Jersey elected officials and Democratic party leaders today endorsed Newark Mayor Ras Baraka for the governor in a show of

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka delivered pushback immediately, although stopping the President Donald Trump deportation juggernaut seems unlikely. “Without satisfying city property-use requirements, inspections, and permits, Delaney Hall cannot lawfully open in Newark at this time,” Mayor Baraka challenged.

If Steve Sweeney cannot win in formerly-friendly Atlantic County, his candidacy for Governor and his political comeback will essentially be over. NOTE: We will update this report following the results of today’s Atlantic County Democrat Convention. Here is Steve Sweeney in action throughout the state of New Jersey: Bon appétit.

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has launched his first major statewide ad buy in his bid to become the Democratic nominee for governor, spending $120,000-per-week

State election officials have approved $16.8 million in matching funds so far for some of the candidates hoping to succeed Gov. Phil Murphy.

Regena Thomas has served in the cabinets of former Governors James McGreevey and Richard Codey and has spent decades shaping the national political landscape, ensuring that historically disenfranchised communities are heard at the ballot box.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is reopening a migrant detention facility in Newark, New Jersey. The Delaney Hall Facility has the capacity to hold 1,000 migrants. It's the first migrant detention center to open under the Trump administration.

The Father Center of New Jersey celebrates the 20th Anniversary of Platinum Dads at a fundraising gala on June 6th at the Bradford Estate in Hainesport, N.J. This milestone event will feature inspiring stories, and insightful remarks from keynote speaker Dwayne Redmond, Market Executive for Bank of America.

The center in Newark, just miles from Manhattan, is close to an international airport and is expected to have space for as many as 1,000 migrants.

Mosaic is NJ.com’s news site dedicated to serving New Jersey’s diverse and underrepresented communities. Welcome to this week’s newsletter! Reporter Steve Strunsky introduces us to the new Ronald L. Rice Arts Center in Newark,