AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCivil Rights Probe: New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport opened a civil rights investigation into Delaney Hall, the privately run ICE detention center in Newark operated by GEO Group, after multiple detainee deaths, including Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, whose family alleges he didn’t get needed diabetes, blood pressure, and epilepsy medication. Medical Safety & Public Health: The CDC warned that the drug-resistant fungus Candida auris is rising in multiple states, including New Jersey, urging people to watch for sepsis symptoms. Food Safety: Health officials flagged cyclosporiasis and other foodborne illness risks, including guidance on what to avoid during the current outbreak. PFAS Cleanup: A federal judge approved New Jersey’s more than $2.5 billion “forever chemicals” settlements with DuPont, Chemours, Corteva and 3M, including long-term cleanup and drinking-water protections. Community Health Enforcement: East Orange shut down eight illegal smoke shops and seized marijuana in a crackdown tied to unlicensed cannabis sales. Water System Security: Cybersecurity concerns continue as water utilities face suspected cyberattacks, with New Jersey among states reporting incidents.
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