Mikie Sherrill
Coverage of Mikie Sherrill in the Nexus archive.
- New Jersey signs act to limit social media addiction for children
New Jersey signed new legislation, the "New Jersey Kids Code Act," designed to protect children from online harm. Governor Mikie Sherrill's signing of this act will force social media platforms to make changes concerning children's accounts.
- States begin banning ‘surveillance pricing’ that uses personal data to charge more
Several states have enacted laws to limit surveillance pricing, which involves using a customer’s personal data to set individualized prices on goods and services. Three states—Connecticut, Maryland, and New Jersey—were among the first to pass these restrictions, though they cover different retailers and exceptions. The legislation has met with opposition from business groups concerned that the rules are overly broad and could interfere with existing discount programs.
- States begin banning ‘surveillance pricing’ that uses personal data to charge more
Connecticut, Maryland, and New Jersey have enacted laws to restrict surveillance pricing, which uses personal data to set individualized prices. The laws vary in coverage, exceptions like loyalty programs, and enforcement mechanisms, with Maryland’s law effective October 1 and New Jersey’s imposing a moratorium on new electronic shelf labels.
- States begin banning ‘surveillance pricing’ that uses personal data to charge more
Connecticut, Maryland, and New Jersey have enacted laws to restrict companies from using personal data for surveillance pricing, a practice that sets individualized prices for goods and services. The laws vary in scope, with exceptions for loyalty programs and supply-based pricing, but face opposition from business groups concerned about overreach. At least 11 other states considered similar legislation.
- States begin banning ‘surveillance pricing’ that uses personal data to charge more
Three states—Connecticut, Maryland, and New Jersey—have enacted laws to restrict 'surveillance pricing,' which uses personal data like browsing history to set individualized prices. The laws vary in scope, with exceptions for loyalty programs, subscription pricing, and cost-based differences. Business groups have opposed similar legislation in 11 other states, arguing it could harm discounts and compliance costs.
- Immigrant held at New Jersey ICE facility dies, officials say
Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, a 41-year-old Salvadoran man detained at the Delaney Hall facility in Newark, New Jersey, died after a medical emergency while in ICE custody. This marks the second death at the facility since its opening in May and follows over 50 ICE detainee deaths since Donald Trump's return to office, with 2025 recording the highest number of deaths in two decades.
- ICE detainee who illegally re-entered US after deportation dies at Delaney Hall
A 41-year-old Salvadoran national, Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, died in federal custody at Delaney Hall Detention Facility after suffering a medical emergency. He had been deported in 2006 and later re-entered the U.S. illegally before being arrested in New Jersey. New Jersey officials condemned the death and called for the facility's closure.
- Delaney Hall detainee has allegedly died, Gov. Sherrill and Mayor Baraka say
A detainee at Delaney Hall has allegedly died, according to statements from Gov. Mikie Sherrill and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka. The officials confirmed the incident but did not provide further details.
- WATCH: Booker continues to reject SAVE Act despite bombshell NJ voter roll scandal
Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey opposes the SAVE Act despite a state voter roll error that allowed 6,600 noncitizens to be mistakenly eligible to vote. The error, attributed to a software issue in New Jersey's Motor Vehicle System, has sparked debate over federal voting requirements. Booker argues the SAVE Act would suppress voters, while supporters claim it addresses voting system flaws.
- WATCH: Booker continues to reject SAVE Act despite bombshell NJ voter roll scandal
Sen. Cory Booker opposes President Trump’s SAVE Act despite a New Jersey voter roll scandal involving 6,600 noncitizens mistakenly registered to vote, attributing the issue to a software error and arguing federal voter ID requirements would not prevent such clerical mistakes. Booker emphasizes addressing the problem at the state level, while Republicans support the SAVE Act as a solution to expose voting irregularities.
- NJ community demands testing and answers on possible cancer cluster after 400+ cases reported
Residents in a New Jersey community are demanding expanded toxic chemical testing near an old landfill site after reporting over 400 cancer cases, including dozens on one street. The state's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) acknowledges contamination but claims no evidence of chemical exposure to residents, prompting local calls for independent testing.
- Bombshell voting scandal adds to pattern of noncitizen voters as Trump warns of threat to ‘heart' of democracy
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill reported 6,600 ineligible voters found on state rolls due to a software error, adding to a 25-year pattern of noncitizen voters in U.S. elections. Experts highlight recurring vulnerabilities in voter roll accuracy, with no federal standard for reporting such errors, while President Donald Trump warned of digital threats to democracy.
- Bombshell voting scandal adds to pattern of noncitizen voters as Trump warns of threat to ‘heart' of democracy
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill announced 6,600 ineligible voters were removed from the state's rolls due to a software error, adding to a pattern of noncitizen voter cases over 25 years. President Donald Trump highlighted digital election threats, while experts noted inconsistent state reporting standards exacerbate the issue.
- New Jersey is targeting algorithmic pricing by landlords as rents remain among nation’s highest
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed the FAIR Act to regulate landlords' use of algorithmic pricing software, which critics say artificially inflates rents. A report by the National Low Income Housing Coalition and the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey ranks the state as the fifth-most expensive for renters in the U.S., with housing costs 20% above the national average.
- Judge dismisses Trump lawsuit seeking NJ voter data
A federal judge dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit seeking access to New Jersey's private voter data, ruling the state is not required to share its digital voter registration system under federal law. The decision follows a state report identifying over 6,600 noncitizens registered to vote, which the administration argued supported its case but the judge deemed irrelevant to the legal analysis.
- Officer from NJ killed during January 6 Capitol Hill Attack honored
A New Jersey Capitol Police officer, Brian Sicknick, was honored by the state for his death during the January 6 Capitol Hill insurrection. Governor Mikie Sherrill declared Thursday as Brian Sicknick Day to recognize his service.
- Federal judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit over New Jersey voter rolls
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by the Trump administration against New Jersey's voter registration records. The ruling rejected the Justice Department's request to compel New Jersey to provide these records.
- Flap over noncitizens on state voter rolls seen as unlikely to boost SAVE America Act
New Jersey identified 6,600 noncitizens on its voter rolls in 2023 and 2024 due to a software error in the Motor Vehicle Commission's automatic voter registration system, while Alaska raised questions about a few thousand voters. Congressional experts and lawmakers stated these issues do not significantly support the stalled SAVE America Act, which requires voter proof of citizenship and photo ID.
- 'Tip of the iceberg': NJ illegal voting scandal explodes with more key systems at risk
New Jersey Republican Senator Kristin Corrado claims she warned officials about inadequate safeguards in automatic voter registration, which led to thousands of noncitizens being found in sensitive systems. Republicans are demanding a broader bipartisan investigation, citing expanded issues like jury duty summonses for noncitizens, while state leaders defend ongoing probes.
- Mikie Sherrill refuses to provide DOJ with info about the 6,600 non-citizens erroneously registered to vote in New Jersey
Mikie Sherrill refused to provide the Department of Justice with information about 6,600 non-citizens erroneously registered to vote in New Jersey, 400 of whom are believed to have cast ballots. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, leading the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division, had demanded specific details including names, addresses, and registration dates by July 21, giving the Democratic governor five days to comply.
- Sherrill knew voter-roll bombshell was coming when she called Trump a liar, DOJ official says: ‘Shame on you’
Harmeet Dhillon, a DOJ official, claims Governor Mikie Sherrill was aware of a New Jersey voter roll issue before accusing Trump of lying about noncitizen voting. The article highlights a dispute over voter roll accuracy and allegations of dishonesty.
- New Jersey noncitizen-voting mess is tip of an iceberg Mikie Sherrill hopes you won’t notice
Mikie Sherrill's actions of scapegoating, stonewalling, and sidestepping New Jersey's noncitizen-voting issue are perceived as protecting Democrats rather than her constituents. The article highlights a political controversy over voting practices and accountability.
- New Jersey governor signs law banning surveillance pricing to protect shoppers
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed a law prohibiting businesses from using personal data to set different prices for identical products. The Fair Price Protection Act aims to prevent surveillance pricing by restricting retailers from leveraging online activity, location, and purchasing history to alter prices for individual shoppers.
- New Jersey governor signs law banning surveillance pricing to protect shoppers
New Jersey governor Mikie Sherrill signed a law prohibiting retailers from using personal data to charge different prices for identical products, making the state the third in the US to ban the practice. The Fair Price Protection Act aims to protect consumers from surveillance pricing by preventing price changes based on online activity, location, and purchasing history.
- The Problem With Shutting Down ICE in Blue States
The Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, is a focal point of conflict between ICE and local Democratic officials opposing Trump's deportation efforts. Protests against the facility's conditions persist, while ICE claims protesters aim to eliminate ICE operations. Democrats seek to shut down the facility and block ICE expansions, but increased ICE funding may undermine such strategies.
- Democrats concede NJ voter-roll failure was ‘horrible’ — but reject broader fraud fears
New Jersey Democrats acknowledged a 'horrible' voter registration error that mistakenly registered 6,600 noncitizens but rejected claims of widespread election fraud. The state's governor attributed the issue to a software error and ordered an investigation, while lawmakers emphasized the need for improved election technology and accountability.
- Democrats concede NJ voter-roll failure was ‘horrible’ — but reject broader fraud fears
New Jersey's voter registration error mistakenly added 6,600 noncitizens due to a software issue, prompting Democratic lawmakers to call for accountability and improved election technology. They reject claims of widespread election fraud, emphasizing that noncitizen voting remains rare and that states need better tools to ensure accurate voter rolls.
- House Republicans confront NJ governor over 6,600 noncitizens registered to vote in alleged software failure
House Republicans are demanding explanations from New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill regarding a software failure that registered approximately 6,600 noncitizens to vote, resulting in 400 ballots cast. The group questions the state's voter roll maintenance processes and calls for support of voter-ID legislation. Sherrill attributed the issue to a Motor Vehicle System error, stating noncitizens were mistakenly registered despite indicating non-citizenship during license applications.
- House Republicans confront NJ governor over 6,600 noncitizens registered to vote in alleged software failure
House Republicans are demanding explanations from New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill regarding a software failure that registered approximately 6,600 noncitizens to vote between June 2023 and June 2024. The group questions whether the issue was a glitch or intentional and seeks responses on voter roll maintenance and support for voter-ID legislation.
- Probe launched into NJ error that caused non-citizens to register to vote
A software error in New Jersey's Motor Vehicle system led to 6,600 non-citizens being erroneously registered to vote in 2023, with nearly 400 of them casting ballots. Governor Mikie Sherrill announced the issue, which has prompted a probe to address the mistake.
- Bill to ban surveillance pricing signed into law in New Jersey
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed the Fair Price Protection Act into law, banning surveillance pricing. The law prohibits businesses from using personal data to set different prices for identical products.
- New Jersey Gov. Sherrill signs the Fair Price Protection Act, banning surveillance pricing
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed the Fair Price Protection Act to ban surveillance pricing, a practice that uses data like location, income, and browsing history to set prices. The law aims to prevent companies from charging higher prices for identical items based on consumer data, with Consumer Reports noting some shoppers pay up to 23% more for groceries.
- NJ Republicans say noncitizen voter problem is larger than governor disclosed
New Jersey Republicans claim they have found evidence of illegal voting activity beyond the timeframe discussed by Governor Mikie Sherrill. The governor did not specify the extent of the noncitizen voter issue in her initial statement.
- Why New Jersey’s erroneous noncitizen enrollment is far from proof of election fraud
Republicans and Donald Trump cited a New Jersey software error that registered 6,600 noncitizens to vote as evidence of election fraud, but experts argue the Department of Homeland Security's data is misleading. The error resulted in fewer than 400 noncitizen votes, and DHS has not explained its methodology for claims of 278,000 noncitizens on voter rolls in four states.
- Raffensperger reacts to improper noncitizen voter registrations in New Jersey, DHS claims
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill reported that a computer glitch three years ago led to approximately 6,600 noncitizens being registered to vote in the state. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is discussing the issue.
- Software vendor says NJ approved 6,600 noncitizens who were registered to vote — and Mikie Sherrill got it all wrong
New Jersey is facing scrutiny for not screening voter registration data from driver's license or identification applications, resulting in approximately 6,600 noncitizens being added to the voter rolls. A software vendor reported the issue, highlighting a potential oversight in the state's process.
- GOP leaders in N.J. pounce on voter registration glitch, blame Democrats
Republican state Sen. Joseph Pennacchio is requesting a U.S. Department of Justice investigation into a New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission voter registration system glitch that improperly registered 6,600 noncitizens and led to 400 illegal ballots in 2023. Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced the issue and initiated an investigation, which Pennacchio criticized for lacking transparency.
- DOJ launches probe into how New Jersey put 6,600 noncitizens on voter rolls – gives Gov. Sherrill five-day deadline
The Justice Department is investigating New Jersey for registering 6,600 non-citizens to vote and has given Governor Mikie Sherrill a five-day deadline to provide key data. The probe focuses on how non-citizens were erroneously included on voter rolls.
- CNN's Jake Tapper hits Dems for rejecting illegal voting concerns amid New Jersey voter roll controversy
CNN anchor Jake Tapper criticized Democrats for dismissing concerns about non-citizens voting after New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill revealed 6,600 non-citizens were mistakenly added to voter rolls due to a DMV software error. Sherrill stated fewer than 400 of these individuals voted, a revelation Tapper said challenges the Democratic argument against undocumented immigrants voting.
- Noncitizens voted in NJ, so naturally Mikie Sherrill condemns Donald Trump
Noncitizens voted in New Jersey, leading Mikie Sherrill to condemn Donald Trump. The article states that no good Democrat lets facts distract from the party line.