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Noriega formally unveiled as Murphy’s Supreme Court pick

May 15, 2023 1:40 pmMay 16, 2023 2:44 am

At a ceremony today in the Statehouse’s newly reopened rotunda, Gov. Phil Murphy formally announced his nomination of Michael Noriega, an immigration and criminal lawyer and a former public defender, to the New Jersey Supreme Court. Noriega’s impending nomination was...

Michael Noriega is Murphy’s pick for N.J. Supreme Court

May 13, 2023 2:09 pmMay 13, 2023 2:34 pm

Michael Noriega, a former public defender and immigration rights advocate who handled litigation for the American Civil Liberties Union, is Gov. Phil Murphy’s choice to serve as an associate justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court, giving the top court...

Stack anticipates process to fill Albin seat will begin in next few months

October 17, 2022 4:39 pmOctober 17, 2022 6:58 pm

The State Senate confirmed two new justices of the state Supreme Court today, but that still leaves the seven-member court with one seat left open: that of former Justice Barry Albin, who turned 70 in July and was required to...

Fasciale, Wainer Apter approved by committee for spots on N.J. Supreme Court

October 13, 2022 3:23 pmOctober 14, 2022 9:34 am

The Senate Judiciary Committee took a huge step towards restocking the undermanned New Jersey Supreme Court today, approving New Jersey Division on Civil Rights director Rachel Wainer Apter and Superior Court Judge Douglas Fasciale for two seats on the state’s...

N.J. Supreme Court orders release of Sundiata Acoli, who killed state trooper in 1973

May 10, 2022 12:03 pm

On a 3-2 vote, the New Jersey Supreme Court today ordered the release on parole of Sundiata Acoli, a former Black Panther who infamously killed New Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster in 1973. The decision comes after a long process...

Justice LaVecchia won’t extend retirement, leaving Supreme Court on December 31

December 17, 2021 2:48 pm

New Jersey Supreme Court Justice Jaynee LaVecchia will retire on December 31, the New Jersey Globe has confirmed. LaVecchia announced on March 8 that she would step down on August 30 and Gov. Phil Murphy nominated Rachel Wainer Apter to replace her one...

41 days left for Murphy Supreme Court pick to get confirmed, and it’s not looking good

December 1, 2021 12:20 amApril 3, 2022 11:29 am

The clock on Gov. Phil Murphy’s nomination of Rachel Wainer Apter to the New Jersey Supreme Court is quickly running out and it’s not clear whether Justice Jaynee LaVecchia will extend her retirement for a second time. Press play to...