New Jersey Insight

A Night of Fear in Washington, DC

The attempted attack during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in DC returns the specter of political violence to the forefront.

Apr 27 • Rahat Babar

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Postscript: Birthright Citizenship is a Right, Not a Gift

The federal government seeks to recast a fundamental right into a mere act of discretion.

Apr 3 • Rahat Babar

March 2026

United States v. New Jersey: Immigration Edition

Disagreements between the federal government and the state are common. But in the area of immigration policy, they couldn't be any further apart. The…

Mar 30 • Rahat Babar

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When a Judge's Tolerance for Lawlessness Runs Out

Judge Zahid Quraishi (D.N.J.) presses the prosecutors from the U.S. Attorney's Office in New Jersey to demonstrate if they can even be in his courtroom.

Mar 18 • Rahat Babar

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The Promise of Birthright Citizenship

If the federal government breaks its promise, the consequences would be stark, and states like New Jersey would bear the brunt of the confusion and…

Mar 16 • Rahat Babar

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Defending The Vote: Amol Sinha

The mechanics of voting are now a focal point as we approach the upcoming midterm election, and the states find themselves as the battlegrounds.

Mar 5 • Rahat Babar

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February 2026

Education and the Government: A Complicated Couple

The states are in the driver's seat, and the federal government is - at best - a backseat driver. Incentives within the states to deliver quality…

Feb 21 • Rahat Babar

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Your Home is Your Castle. Does the Federal Government Know That?

In an internal memo, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement completely upends the warrant requirement under the Fourth Amendment.

Feb 1 • Rahat Babar

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January 2026

Accountability for Federal Officers

Minnesota lawmakers are exploring legislation to allow individuals to sue federal officers for civil rights violations. New Jersey may already allow it.

Jan 20 • Rahat Babar

Minneapolis Shows the Importance of Lines of Accountability

Which elected official should we blame?

Jan 14 • Rahat Babar

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December 2025

The Perpetual Question of American Identity

It's complicated.

Dec 22, 2025 • Rahat Babar

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November 2025

The Essential Qualities for the Next Attorney General of New Jersey

What does it take?

Nov 27, 2025 • Rahat Babar

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