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politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Supreme Court rules in favor of New Jersey in port agency dispute with New York.

The US Supreme Court has ruled that New Jersey can withdraw from the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor, a commission created in 1953 with New York to combat organized crime's influence at their joint port. The commission oversees licensing and inspections at the Port of New York and New Jersey and has its own police force. New Jersey lawmakers have said that changes in the industry, including the development of container shipping, have lessened the influence of organized crime at the port and reduced the need for the commission.

via The Associated Press|

#new-jersey #new-york #organized-crime

politics3 years ago•3 min saved

Supreme Court rules in favor of New Jersey in dispute over port agency with New York.

The US Supreme Court has ruled in favor of New Jersey's bid to exit the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor, a police agency created to tackle corruption at the New York-New Jersey container port. The unanimous decision effectively ends the agency, which was created in 1953. New Jersey has long sought to reform or leave the commission, arguing it adds bureaucracy and holds up hiring. New York sued to block New Jersey's exit, arguing the agency is still needed because corruption still exists.

via POLITICO|

#corruption #new-jersey #new-york