Immigration & Public Safety: A day after Newark said it would scale back police presence at the Delaney Hall ICE detention center, a melee erupted between protesters and Geo Group employees, with protesters pepper-sprayed and arrests made—while local and state law enforcement stayed largely absent during the fight. Legal & Employment: The New Jersey Appellate Division ruled that CREAMMA lets people bring private lawsuits against employers over cannabis-related discrimination, raising litigation risk for NJ businesses. Regulation & Privacy: State lawmakers moved to add guardrails on sharing license-plate camera data, as privacy advocates warn the stored records can track people’s movements and routines. Energy Costs: A new analysis shows residential electricity prices rising fastest in New Jersey (about +18% year over year), adding pressure to household budgets. Healthcare Oversight: CMS ratings highlighted a mixed nursing-home picture across NJ counties, with several for-profit facilities earning 4–5 stars while at least one Bergen County operator landed at 2 stars. Business Moves: Wiley agreed to buy Emerald Publishing in a deal valued at £337 million, expanding its research and business/finance publishing footprint. Consumer/Travel: With Spirit Airlines gone from Atlantic City, South Jersey travelers are increasingly routing through Philadelphia—where missed connections are a growing summer concern.