New Jersey Church’s Proposed Homeless Shelter Still in Limbo After Zoning Meeting
A zoning hearing to build a homeless shelter at a New Jersey church ended without a vote, leaving the future of the shelter and of the church itself unclear.
A New Jersey Church Wanted To Build a Homeless Shelter. Now the Town Might Take Its Property.
A long-simmering dispute over a proposed homeless shelter at a New Jersey church turned ugly last week, as leaders of Toms River voted to try to seize the church’s property.
New Jersey Candidate Sues Over ‘So Help Me God’ Pledge on Nominating Petition
A New Jersey man who wants to run for Congress next year has sued the state over its requirement that candidates sign a nominating petition including the affirmation “so help me God.”
Kavanaugh Questions Restrictions on Churches Using Preservation Grants
Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh wrote in a statement, along with Justices Gorsuch and Alito, that the court should protect the ability of churches and other religious organization to receive historic preservation funds from local governments.