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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Mike Catalini

New Jersey Supreme Court temporarily leaves attorney general in charge of Paterson police

NUEVA JERSEY-TRATA DE PERSONAS - (AP)

New Jersey's top court on Thursday agreed to temporarily pause a lower court decision that determined the attorney general overstepped his authority when he took control of the Paterson Police Department.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey's temporary pause means Attorney General Matt Platkin's officer in charge will remain in control of the department, the attorney general said. The high court issued the stay without elaboration, and Attorney General Matt Platkin praised the decision in a post on X.

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