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A New Jersey Assembly committee advanced a Democratic-backed bill that would make the state the first to explicitly criminalize interference with abortion and transgender healthcare access. Violators causing significant bodily injury could face up to 10 years in prison and a $150,000 fine. The bill now heads to a potential full vote.
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill deployed the New Jersey State Police to the Delaney Hall migrant detention center after federal officials announced they would send armed agents to the area. The decision has drawn criticism from some quarters.
Cassandra Magazino, 36, a former early-childhood teacher, has been identified as a ringleader of protests at Delaney Hall detention center. Using the moniker 'Rainbow Renegade,' she coordinated delivery of riot gear to protesters. The demonstrations have led to officer injuries, dozens of arrests, and a curfew.