Around The Caldwells: New Laws + ICE Walkout + School Struggles + Oscar Win

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Get caught up with some of this week’s top stories in Essex County (click headline to read article). Want more local news? Sign up for free Patch email newsletters.

Government/Politics:

More Essex County Teens Hold School Walkout To Protest ICE (See Photos, Video)

NJ Students Invited To Volunteer At ICE Prison, Angry Parents Raise Outcry

9 New Bills From Essex County Lawmakers: Housing, Taxes, Schools, Data Centers

NJ Child Sex Abuse Victims Can Sue Their Schools, Supreme Court Says

State Lawmakers Find Common Ground On 5 Bills: Here's What They Agreed On

Report Compares Spiller, Baraka Campaign Spending In 2025 Governor Race

NJ Fossil Fuel Companies Could Face Billions In Fines Under Proposed Law

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:

Movie Star Makes NJ Proud With Oscar Win For ‘Best Actor’

Essex-Hudson Greenway Update: Work On Huge Hiking-Biking Pathway Continues

Essex County School District Faces $2M Revenue Shortfall, Early Numbers Show

NJ District Makes Decision Made On Plan To Close School

Fake ‘Court Notice’ Scams Reported In Essex County: What To Know

Town Honors YWCA Northern New Jersey For Women’s History Month

'Black Balloon Day' In NJ Town Offers Solemn Tribute To Opioid Victims

Want even MORE local news?

See crime and public safety coverage for the week here >> Essex County 911: Fatal Bus Strike + Raging Fire + Dog Walkers Attacked

Check out some stories that will make you smile here >> Good News In Essex County: Best Movie Theater + St. Patrick’s Day + Cherry Blossoms

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