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Suarez to Moran: ‘Don’t touch me’ following 2019 incident recorded by cops

March 29, 2021 7:56 pmMarch 30, 2021 7:50 am

Two law enforcement officials filed reports in 2019 after Star-Ledger editorial page editor Tom Moran allegedly put his hands on Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez during an attempt to interview her, witnesses said. Separate reports filed by Executive Assistant Hudson...

Should Albin leave early to protect Supreme Court seat for Democrats?

February 15, 2021 12:01 amFebruary 15, 2021 6:43 pm

The winner of the 2021 race for governor will nominate a majority of justices to the New Jersey Supreme Court between 2022 and 2024, creating a Ruth Bader Ginsburg-like quandary for the senior member of the court. Associate Justice Barry...

Bergen women’s group backs Suarez for U.S. Attorney

February 13, 2021 2:09 pmFebruary 13, 2021 5:26 pm

An grassroots organization of Democratic women in Bergen County are advocating for Esther Suarez to become the next U.S. Attorney from New Jersey. “Ms. Suarez surpasses all the professional qualifications and experience to serve as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey,”...

Latino Democratic group backs Suarez for federal prosecutor

January 31, 2021 4:17 pm

The Latino-American Democratic Association of New Jersey endorsed Esther Suarez for U.S. Attorney on Sunday. “A proud daughter of immigrants and a product of a working class community in Hudson County, Ms. Suarez has proven to be a servant leader,”...

Latina group pushes Suarez for U.S. Attorney

January 15, 2021 12:24 amJanuary 15, 2021 11:05 am

The leaders of two Latina advocacy groups want Esther Suarez, the Hudson County Prosecutor, to become the U.S. Attorney. “We are highly encouraged to see the leadership of President-elect Joe Biden, Senator Bob Menendez and Senator Cory Booker on full...

Black ministers push for Semper to be next U.S. Attorney

January 11, 2021 3:55 pmJanuary 11, 2021 5:15 pm

A group of seven politically influential Black ministers from across the state are advocating for Jamel Semper to become the next U.S. Attorney from New Jersey. Semper is one of seven candidates on a short list to become the next...

With Democrats controlling White House and Senate, Neals is likely to get second shot at federal judgeship

January 11, 2021 8:30 amJanuary 11, 2021 3:55 pm

Julien X. Neals, whose 2015 nomination for a federal judgeship was squashed by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, is widely expected to get another chance to serve on the bench, the New Jersey Globe has learned. Both U.S. Senators from...